Women on Parole Face Unique Reentry Challenges | Irvine News

New research reveals women on parole face uniquely harsh reentry challenges, including higher rates of housing instability, poor health, and mental health/substance use disorders compared to men on parole and non-parole women. With reentry demands spanning jobs, housing, family ties, and parole compliance, unstable health and shelter make success nearly impossible—pushing many back into the system. The Council on Criminal Justice calls for holistic support that prioritizes housing, healthcare, mental health, treatment, and family networks—not just legal oversight—to create truly effective reentry programs for women.

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