Kristen M. Budd

Kristen M. Budd and David C. Lane discuss their edited volume "Beyond Bars: A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States." They provide practical solutions for addressing mass incarceration and its effects, focusing on housing and employment barriers, the impact of policies like Band the Box, and potential solutions for employer willingness to hire individuals with criminal records. They also explore the importance of reentry services and effective supportive networks for successful reintegration.