According to the DOC (Carmichael & Bauer, 2008) , successful reentry programs need to: emphasize communication, coordination, and information sharing among and between the institution, community corrections, offender, victim(s) and the offender’s community formal and informal support networks; begin upon intake to an institution and flow into the community to discharge; focus on critical factors success factors including education, employment, housing, and treatment strategies grounded in evidence-based practices; involve community-to-institution “reach-in” activities and planning prior to the inmate’s release to the community; result in an individualized case plan based on the risk and needs of the offender; and involve and engage the offender
