Inmate Sincerity via Community Reentry

David R Montague; La Verne Bell Tolliver; Jennifer M Miller

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss6.191

Authors

David R Montague

University of Arkansas, USA
La Verne Bell Tolliver

University of Arkansas, USA
Jennifer M Miller

University of Arkansas, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss6.191

Keywords:

Inmates, reentry program, sincerity, males

Abstract

While numerous states have programs within their prisons, community reentry-to-society is a topical area of focus. These programs require little operational funding but have a direct impact on rehabilitation of inmates. Reentry often involves outside volunteers who share invaluable lessons with inmates. With the use of precious correctional resources at issue perpetually, this study is important in examining the validity of a portion of the reentry application forms used in an Arkansas state reentry program. Findings should be of use to corrections officials, researchers and those with any interest in rehabilitation.

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