When Death Follows Release

This report highlights the reentry period - leaving incarceration and returning home - as the highest risk time for death in a formerly incarcerated individuals’ life. The purpose of this report is to explore the deaths that occur during the reentry period from several different vantage points. 

First, what is known about the risk and causes of death for formerly incarcerated individuals from scholarly literature is detailed. Then, the 11 study participants who died in the community after their release from incarceration are described. Finally, composite cases of 6 individuals are presented. These composite cases represent typical life experiences of individuals who die soon after leaving prison. 

Click Here to access the One Page Summary from our Fifth Quarterly Report.