Treatment readiness is a key predictor of drug treatment completion, rearrest, and recidivism
during community reentry; however, limited data exist among homeless female offenders …

The presence of mental health conditions increases vulnerability to unsuccessful reentry
outcomes upon release from incarceration. Women with histories of mental health conditions …

Recently released homeless women residing in temporary residential drug treatment (RDT)
programs are at a critical juncture in the process of recovery, transition, and reentry. The …

High levels of hostility present a formidable challenge among homeless ex-offenders. This
cross-sectional study assessed correlates of high levels of hostility using baseline data …

The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to compare the 6-month
outcomes of a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy–Corrections Modified (DBT-CM) program …

BACKGROUND: Women offenders with substance abuse problems typically have many
treatment needs on reentry to the community from prison. This paper explores the correlates …

Background Homeless female ex-offenders (homeless female offenders) exiting jail and
prison are at a critical juncture during reentry and transitioning into the community setting …

Female offenders are distinctly different from male offenders, and present with their own
gender-specific needs and issues both in and out of the correctional setting. Most …

Participation in aftercare may reduce risk of recidivism among women offenders with
substance use problems following their release to the community. This study examines …

The current study examines protective factors for women who transition from county jails to
rural Appalachian communities, areas with limited health and behavioral health services …