Both homelessness and criminal justice involvement can impact mental health symptoms
and increase risk for suicide. Despite this, few studies have examined their cumulative …

Research Summary We examine citizen decision‐making in the context of providing access
to safe housing to different noncriminal and criminal populations. More than 4,000 national …

Managing sex offenders within communities is a daunting task, given the nature of this type
of criminal offending. This chapter highlights the important aspects of the sex offending …

Among prison-incarcerated men in the United States, more veterans (35%) have a sexual
offense conviction than nonveterans (23%). Limited research has investigated factors …

It is widely understood that stable housing is a key element in the transition from prison to
the community. However, many persons under correctional supervision face substantial …

The collective belief that a sex offender is dangerous, is powerful in considering sexual
norms and incarceration. In this article, I tell stories of sex crimes via life-story interviews with …

The current study examines responses from 188 registered sex offenders to assess the
impact of collateral consequences and situate such experiences within a framework of …

In recent decades, the number of individuals on sex offender registries has increased, many
of whom are subject to codified residency restrictions that forbid residing within certain …

The mark of a conviction is long lasting, and individuals convicted of sex offenses are doubly
marked—first by the nature of the offense and second by the added restrictions and …

Individuals who had contact with the criminal justice system are at high risk for suicidal
ideation and attempts. The links between suicide risk and adverse experiences during the …