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Abstract: 

This article reviews the author’s July 20, 2001 testimony to the US House of Representatives about the context and prospects for prisoner release practices in Washington, DC. Three points that could guide the successful reintegration of returning prisoners are presented: the phenomenon of prisoner reentry in the District of Columbia is unique because of the distinctive and changing nature of the institutional arrangements for managing reentry and because of its high level of imprisonment; the current approach to prisoner reentry being developed by the responsible agencies in the District reflects the key principles of effective reintegration; and the agencies involved should adopt a common mission statement that reflects the principles of effective reentry and develop performance measures based on these principles.

Keywords: reintegration

Affiliations:  1: Urban Institute, Washington, D.C..