Individuals returning to the community from prisons and jails face numerous barriers to reentry, and securing safe, stable housing is often the most immediate challenge. Housing is a vital element of successful reentry. Without housing, it is difficult for individuals to obtain employment, re-establish ties to family, access health and behavioral health treatment services, or comply with supervision requirements. Drawing from the research literature and interviews with subject matter experts in reentry, corrections, homelessness, housing and housing-related supports, and behavioral health, this report identifies key barriers and facilitators for housing stability for individuals returning to the community from carceral settings.
This research was conducted under contract between HHS/ASPE’s Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP) and Research Triangle Institute. Additional research in this area is available at the ASPE Homelessness & Housing page.
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