Dr. Tamara Kang is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She focuses on factors that shape attitudes and beliefs that present barriers to the re-entry process and fuel support for legislation that makes the community feel safer but does not have a specific nor deterrent effect. In this episode, the focus of conversation was the plethora of challenges that returning citizens encounter upon release from prison. Specifically, we discussed what makes life successful for those not justice-involved compared to those who are. In addition, we discussed the preexisting factors and conditions that exacerbate reentry failure, as well as how these challenges contribute to the cycle of recidivism.

Be sure to check out Dr. Kang’s work on her personal website: tkangbalzarini.com

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