Questions

1. Summarize what you think are three of the most effective practices/policies that aim to foster successful offender reentry into the community.

2. Is recidivism the only or best way to evaluate correctional programs? What are some alternative outcomes by which to evaluate correctional programs?

3. The article by Mears et al. examined certain local context features and recidivism. Which local context/environment factors were associated with recidivism? What other local, social, and/or environmental factors do you think could shape recidivism among offenders reentering the community?