Reentry During A Pandemic: A Pilot Study of Access to Peer Support Through Technology to Reduce Social Isolation

Returning to society after incarceration is a challenging and stressful process, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this difficult transition. Although previous research has identified social connectedness as reducing stress and improving wellbeing during stressful life events, much of this resea...

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Authors: Moak, Stacy C. (Author) ; Leban, Lindsay (Author) ; Kempin Reuter, Tina 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2023, Volume: 48, Issue: 5, Pages: 1204-1223
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