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Reentry Resource Guide

This guide provides a list of resources for state and local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, and others interested in developing prisoner reentry initiatives that reflect evidence-based practices and lessons learned from the field. Many sections of this guide address issues that are frequently the focus of reentry efforts, such as education and literacy, employment, housing, mentoring, mental health, and substance abuse recovery. Other sections list resources that have been developed for particular audiences, such as law enforcement, state and local government, and community and faith-based partners. Each section includes three different types of resources: practical guides and tools, which provide “how-to” guidance on the particular subject; reference materials, which include statistical information and academic research; and websites of organizations that offer additional information. Many resources cut across several categories, and may be listed in more than one section.