The unprecedented growth of the penal system in the United States has motivated an
expansive volume of research on the collateral consequences of punishment. In this review …

The expansion of the penal system has been one of the most dramatic trends in
contemporary American society. A wealth of research has examined the impact of …

Despite two decades of declining crime rates, the United States continues to incarcerate a
historically and comparatively large segment of the population. Moreover, incarceration and …

The findings from a growing body of research reveal that incarceration is detrimental for both
physical and mental health. Incarceration, however, is typically conceptualized and …

This article develops a sociological analysis and critique of including socioeconomic factors
such as education, employment, income and housing in risk assessment tools that inform …

A justification for lengthier stays in prison stems from from belief that spending more time in
prison reduces recidivism. Extant studies, however, have provided limited evidence for that …

Imprisonment has deleterious effects on prisoners' mental, physical, social, and economic
well-being. These harms are long lasting and affect prisoners' partners and children. In the …

The magnitude of today's drug problem can be traced to past unwillingness to recognize and
confront this problem. And the vaccine that's going to end the epidemic is a combination of …

Returning citizens struggle to obtain employment after release from prison and navigating
job interviews is a critical barrier they encounter. Implementing evidence-based interview …

Formerly incarcerated people have a difficult time finding employment upon release.
Research has suggested the effectiveness in utilizing one's social capital and social …