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:
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A person who is formerly incarcerated (served a sentence in a county jail, state or federal prison)
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Be 18 years of age or older
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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