The authors review youth reentry and reintegration programming services findings and
describe what works and what does not. Then, as an explanatory strategy for
interpreting the findings, they introduce overlooked issues concerning identity
formation and the influences of race/ethnicity and class. They consider (a) a systems
theoretical stance that acknowledges youths? perspectives, (b) human development
themes that do not emphasize psychopathology, and (c) the settings where reentry and
reintegration programming occur. The authors conclude by recommending strategies
for improving assessments of programming and services. |