Individuals transitioning out of the criminal legal system need a good place to call home so that they can reconnect with society and rebuild their lives.
Every year, over 600,000 people return to their communities from prison and face myriad challenges — primarily, profound housing insecurity (Prison Policy Initiative, 2018). While ensuring people have the means to access long-term, stable, well-resourced housing is an absolute necessity for all people, it is particularly important for people with criminal records and their families given the barriers these records create (NLIHC, 2024).
