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This fact sheet presents the key findings of Coming Home to Harlem: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court, a report that examines the impact of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court on the lives of parolees returning to Harlem after

This study of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court compares participants in a neighborhood-based reentry program to similar parolees on traditional parole. Results indicate that the reentry court, which implemented a validated and reliable tool for assessing the risks and needs of individuals returning from prison, produced a 22% reduction in the reconviction rate and a 60% reduction in the felony reconviction rate over an 18-month follow-up period.