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
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2024 CRI Annual Report
This report outlines the CRI’s 2024 priorities, activities, and progress toward improving re-entry outcomes across Nebraska.
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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.
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Habilitative Programming Best Practices
This report explores best practices related to habilitative programming within correctional settings to support successful re-entry.
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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.
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National Re-Entry Models
This report examines national models for connecting people to services after incarceration to inform re-entry coordination efforts in Nebraska.
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Nebraska Re-Entry Initiatives
This report identifies re-entry initiatives across Nebraska, detailing their purpose, structure, locations, and supporting partnerships.
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CRI Top 10 Research Findings
This brief highlights the top 10 research findings that help inform and guide the CRI’s approach.
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Nebraska Criminal Justice and Re-Entry Pathway
This graphic illustrates the paths individuals follow through the criminal justice system and the re-entry process.
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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.