Research & Reports

Explore the resources and research below to learn more about the justice system, the challenges of re-entering the community after incarceration, and related topics like transitional housing.

Research

  • 2024 CRI Annual Report

    2024 CRI Annual Report

    This report outlines the CRI’s 2024 priorities, activities, and progress toward improving re-entry outcomes across Nebraska.

  • Nebraska County Jail Survey

    This report shares findings from a Nebraska county jail survey that was used to inform the CRI’s re-entry priorities and planning.

  • Habilitative Programming Best Practices

    This report explores best practices related to habilitative programming within correctional settings to support successful re-entry.

  • Bail Disparity: Overview & Strategies

    This report examines the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to bail disparity, with a focus on best practices and their application in Nebraska.

  • National Re-Entry Models

    This report examines national models for connecting people to services after incarceration to inform re-entry coordination efforts in Nebraska.

  • Nebraska Re-Entry Initiatives

    This report identifies re-entry initiatives across Nebraska, detailing their purpose, structure, locations, and supporting partnerships.

  • CRI Top 10 Research Findings

    This brief highlights the top 10 research findings that help inform and guide the CRI’s approach.

  • Nebraska Criminal Justice and Re-Entry Pathway

    This graphic illustrates the paths individuals follow through the criminal justice system and the re-entry process.

  • CRI Situation Analysis Findings

    This report outlines the Coordinated Re-Entry Initiative’s collaborative strategy to improve re-entry in Nebraska through a situation analysis, theory of change, and theory of action.