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Reentry

Redesigning Life in U.S. Prisons

July 2024

The prison system in the U.S. typically places a heavy emphasis on security, control, and punishment, and this foundation can create an adversarial culture within correctional facilities — incarcerated individuals versus correctional staff. But what if that culture could change? What would it look like? How would it impact not only incarcerated individuals but also correctional officers and other staff?

Sentinel Event Review of Federal Reentry Program

Date Published
April 5, 2024

Partnering with NIJ, the Successful Transition and Reentry Together program of the Eastern District of Wisconsin undertook a Sentinel Event Review process to systematically review near-misses and unsuccessful cases of reentry.