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Road 2 Reentry Research Study

Study Overview

In Spring 2024, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Road 2 Reentry Research Study was launched. Led by Dr. Megan Threats, Director of the Health Justice Informatics Lab, this study aims to better understand the experiences of formerly incarcerated people living in the state of Michigan following their release from incarceration. The study is particularly focused on learning about their experiences seeking and receiving information and services to support their reentry, and their perceptions of public libraries as community institutions.   

 

The project is a 2-year community-based study with a goal to use data to understand the reentry-related information needs and practices of formerly incarcerated people, and how various factors shape their access to critical reentry services such as healthcare and technology literacy and engagement with institutions during the reintegration process. The overall goal will be to develop a state-wide reentry planning guide for formerly incarcerated people living in the state of Michigan.

Sign Up to Participate!

We are currently seeking participants for our research study!

Eligibility Requirements:

  • A person who is formerly incarcerated (served a sentence in a county jail, state or federal prison)

  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Live in Michigan

There are two ways to participate:

1. Take an online, 30-minute survey

2. Complete a virtual, 45-90 minute interview

ONLINE SURVEY STUDY

If you are interested in participating in the online survey study, please click this link to begin the survey: https://bit.ly/4ajfR45

 

Each person who completes the survey will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to receive one of (75) pre-paid cards valued at $35 each.

VIRTUAL INTERVIEW STUDY

If you are interested in participating in the virtual interview study, please fill out a quick screening survey (3-minutes) by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/4disQFP 

If you are chosen to be interviewed for the study, a member of the project team will contact you to set up an interview. Individuals who complete an interview will be compensated with a $40 gift card.

Project Team.

Learn more about each project team member by clicking their name. 

Community Advisory Board

Eric Anderson

Co-Founder/Secretary,

Organization of Exonerees

Michele Howard

Library Director,

Traverse Area District Library

Chuck Warpehoski

Program Director,

Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration

Mariam Deland

Manager of Reentry Services,

Michigan Department of Corrections

Dr. Camille Quinn

Associate Professor,

University of Michigan

School of Social Work

Steven Bowers

Executive Director,

The Library Network

Adam Kouraimi

Videographer and Founder,

Krymson Media

Kenneth Nixon

Director of Community Outreach and Partnerships,

Safe and Just Michigan

Dr. Beth St. Jean

Associate Professor,

University of Maryland College of Information Studies

Anne de Irala

Community Services Coordinator,

Jackson District Library

Dr. Amelia Gibson

Associate Professor,

University of Maryland College of Information Studies

Kyle Kaminiski

Offender Success Administrator,

Michigan Department of Corrections

Adam Grant

Executive Director,

A Brigther Way Foundation

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