Published Research

Alabama Advances Reentry 2030 Goals with New Workforce Legislation and Reentry Commission Report

Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2025
With the passage of recent legislation and a series of state-based recommendations, Alabama is positioning itself as a leader in reentry.

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Evidence-Based and Promising Programs and Practices to Support Parents Who Are Incarcerated and Their Children and Families

Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2024
Highlights evidence-based and promising approaches to strengthening parent-child relationships, improving reentry outcomes, and stabilizing families impacted by incarceration.

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Strengthening and Maintaining Family Connections: Best Practices for Child-Friendly Video Visiting

Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2023
Outlines 12 best practices for establishing child-friendly video visiting in correctional settings, designed to preserve family bonds and mitigate trauma during incarceration.

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Minnesota Department of Health Leads Cross-County Collaboration to Support Families Impacted by Incarceration

Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2023
Details Minnesota’s cross-county initiative promoting parenting education and family-centered jail environments to better serve families affected by incarceration.

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Identifying Health Experiences of Domestically Sex-Trafficked Women in the USA: A Qualitative Study in Rikers Island Jail

Journal of Urban Health, 2017
Examines healthcare experiences and access challenges among survivors of domestic sex trafficking incarcerated at Rikers Island, providing insight into critical health system gaps.

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Trafficking and Trauma: Insight and Advice for the Healthcare System from Sex-Trafficked Women Incarcerated on Rikers Island

Medical Care, 2017
Explores the application of trauma-informed care principles in healthcare settings for trafficking survivors, drawing on the experiences of incarcerated women at Rikers Island.