Discuss the concept of reentry of youthful offenders back into the community after incarceration and/or detention. What is reentry? What factors enhance the success of reentry efforts? Why is collaboration an important concern in reentry efforts? What can probation departments do to enhance their effectiveness?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Reentry is the process of preparing youthful offenders to make a
successful transition back home from confinement. This process is most successful
when planning begins at the early stages of placement and continues with the youthful
offender during confinement, post-release, and after-care upon returning home.
Families (immediate family members, extended family, and other important adults)
should be involved as extensively as is possible, including engagement, treatment, and
planning for return home. It is important to collaborate with youth-caring systems and
providers to determine the best level of supervision in the community, what services are
available, and, as discussed earlier, strong coordination with the school district and
home school. Probation departments are more effective when they use a developmental
approach with the adolescents and promote and expand prosocial behaviors and job
skills training. Doing so, it is important to take into account the young person’s gender,
age, and social and functioning abilities.