The Impact of Union Pre-Apprenticeships for People Returning from Prison

While incarceration rates in the United States have declined over the last 15 years, recidivism remains high, with a large percentage of those released from prison being rearrested within a few years. Employment is often considered an important part of successful community reentry, but ex-offenders occupy a particularly disadvantaged position in the labor market. Sociologists Adam Reich and Erin Jacobs Valentine will examine the impact of union pre-apprenticeships for the formerly incarcerated on reentry outcomes, such as employment, earnings, and recidivism. They will conduct in-depth interviews for their study.