The present meta-analytic review examined the associations between different forms of
trauma and mental disorders among prisoners and ex-prisoners. Studies published from …

Incarcerated people often experience victimisation and trauma. Whilst the occurrence of
Potentially Traumatic Events (PTEs) withinduring incarceration is acknowledged, little …

Recent research suggests that imprisonment may increase subsequent levels of offending,
but it is not clear why this is the case. Drawing on general strain theory (GST), this study …

Scholars and policymakers have called for greater attention to understanding the causes of
and solutions to improved prisoner reentry outcomes, resulting in renewed attention to a …

What Works (and Doesn't) in Reducing Recidivism offers criminologists and students an
evidence-based discussion of the latest trends in corrections. Experts Latessa, Johnson, and …

Recent scholarship has affirmed the importance of overall health and wellbeing for people
exposed to incarceration. Specifically, researchers have begun to ascertain how physical …

Prison visitation is an important tool used to strengthen inmates' social ties and incentivize
good behavior in prison. Nevertheless, prison visits do not always go well for inmates, and …

Using data from the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative evaluation, this study
measures the effects of perceived levels of emotional and instrumental family support on the …

Objectives Prison visitation serves as a critical setting by which prison life intersects with
civilian life. Yet, visitation research has produced conflicting findings. Using social support …

Individuals reentering the community after prison can face a host of complex challenges.
Social support appears to be an important factor in hel** recently released men and …