We partner with St. Louis Integrated Health Network, City of St. Louis and others to improve health outcomes for minorities in transition from jail to communities.

We advance “deferred prosecution” programs. People charged with certain offenses can be diverted from traditional court proceedings and possibly avoid incarceration. 

We build social capacity to reduce incarceration rates in ways that are effective, sustainable and socially just. This requires major shifts in the criminal justice system. 

Social work scholars and practitioners join together to identify, develop and implement steps to promote smart decarceration.

The Support4Families program is designed to assist families who struggle with the emotional strain of providing support to loved ones releasing from prison.