Reentry Strategies
This term refers to the process of individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.
What is reentry?
Reentry services
What is the term for the process of connecting individuals leaving incarceration with community resources and support services to assist their reintegration?
Describe Motivational Interviewing
What is a counseling approach that helps individuals find their own motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence?
Give an example of a successful reentry strategy
Ex: Securing stable housing and employment through aid and the CRC.
This technique would be used when facilitating a structured dialogue between conflicting parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement or understanding.
What is mediation?
Describe cognitive restructuring
What is a technique that involves changing negative thought patterns to improve behavior and emotional responses?
According to evidence-based practice, which component of reentry programs is crucial for reducing recidivism by focusing on changing criminal thinking patterns and behaviors?
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
What is active listening?
A communication technique where the listener fully, concentrates, understands, and responds thoughtfully to the speaker
Describe a situation where an individual you supported turned a challenging setback into an opportunity for growth and ultimately achieved a significant milestone after their release from prison.
Ex: A person you helped who overcame a major obstacle and achieved a significant success during their reintegration process.
Describe a method for de-escalating a heated argument.
What is remaining calm, using a neutral tone, and validating the other persons feelings?
Name a strategy for managing triggers in relapse prevention.
What is avoiding high-risk situations or using coping strategies like mindfulness.
This key principle emphasizes tailoring interventions and support to meet the specific needs and risks of each individual, rather than applying a uniform solution.
What is "individualized treatment plans"?
What does OARS stand for?
Open-ended questions
Affirmations
Reflective listening
Summaries
Share a personal success story related to overcoming a reentry challenge
Ex: A client successfully completed the program and went on to do amazing things.
What role does empathy play in conflict resolution?
It helps to understand the other person's perspective, which can facilitate finding common ground and resolving conflict.
This theory suggests that successful reentry is facilitated by enhancing social bonds and support networks, and it emphasizes the role of stable relationships, employment, and community ties in reducing recidivism. What is this theory called?
What is the "Social Bond Theory"?
This approach emphasizes that interventions should be designed to match the individual's level of risk and specific needs to be most effective. What is this approach called?
What is the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model?
List the 8 Criminogenic Risk Factors
What are:
1. Antisocial Attitudes, Values & Beliefs
2: Antisocial Peers
3: Behavioral Characteristics
4.Education/Employment
5.Family/Marital
6.Substance Abuse
7.Leisure/Recreation
8.Resistant, Pre-Contemplation, Responsivity
What is a notable example of how someone you assisted not only achieved personal success but also gave back to the community by helping others in similar situations?
Ex: an individual who, with your help, not only completed a vocational training program but also became a mentor for others recently released from prison.
What is the purpose of "I" statements in conflict resolution?
What is to express feelings and needs without blaming or criticizing the other person?
This federal initiative, established in 2016, aims to improve outcomes for individuals transitioning from incarceration to community by providing grants to state and local governments to enhance reentry programs. What is this act commonly known as?
What is the Second Chance Act?
This principle of evidence-based practice involves tailoring interventions to the individual's specific characteristics, including their learning style, motivation level, and cultural background, to enhance effectiveness. What is this principle known as?
What is the Responsivity Principle?
List the 6 Stages of Change in order
What is:
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenace
Relapse
Describe a case where community support played a crucial role in someones reentry success.
Ex: A participant received mentorship and resources from a local community organization, leading to successful reintegration and personal growth.
How can problem-solving skills contribute to effective conflict resolution?
By identifying the root of the issue and working collaboratively to find a mutually acceptable solution.