Harlem (NY) Parole Reentry Court
Effectiveness

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Promising

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Description

This is a reentry program for people transitioning from the prison system to probation. The aim is to create a support network and reduce recidivism. The program consists of a multidisciplinary collaborative action involving judges, case managers, police officers, and social workers.
The intervention lasts six to nine months and follows five main components:
1) Pre-release agreement, assessment, and reentry planning;
2) Active judicial supervision;
3) Coordination of assistance and support services;
4) Predetermined and informed punishments for parole violations (such as electronic anklets);
5) Incentives for adherence to the program (such as job opportunities or early release).

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation showed statistically significant reductions in recidivism and parole revocation rates, more months employed, and a greater likelihood of completing high school. However, there were no statistically significant differences in the rate of new arrests and drug abuse [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Ayoub, L. H. & Pooler, T. (2015). Coming Home to Harlem: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court. New York, NY. https://www.courtinnovation.org/sites/default/files/documents/Harlem%20…

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