Domestic Violence & Prisoner Re-entry

Domestic Violence and Prisoner Reentry: Experiences of African American Women and Men FEATURING: Dr. William Oliver, Shelia Hankins, & Dr. Oliver J. Williams DESCRIPTION: Across the country, more than 650,000 people are released from state and federal correctional institutions each year. Many of these individuals are African American men who have families awaiting their return; some with former or current partners that they have abused. This national webcast will update participants on the Safe Return Initiative which examines ways to enhance safety for victims of domestic violence that are, or have been in relationships, with offenders that are on parole or are to be released soon from prison. Presenters will highlight considerations relating to the intersection of intimate partner violence and the transition/reentry of offenders back into the community and discuss policy and practice recommendations for criminal justice systems, victim advocacy programs and community-based organizations.