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The nations prisons and jails are struggling to recruit and retain staff. These staffing challenges impact re-entry efforts and overall public safety. In this blog post, hear from former BJA fellow Dr. Danielle Rudes on how leaders can make correctional institutions better for staff and residents.
Learn about the new Zero Returns to Homelessness initiative which joins elected officials, providers, and community leaders to ensure there are sufficient housing and support service resources to make this goal a reality.
This program is designed to help jurisdictions assess their reentry housing systems, identify strengths and gaps, and build capacity for improving housing options for adults released from prison or jail.