Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Reentry and Recovery for Formerly Incarcerated African Americans with Co-occurring Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Trauma
Type of Presentation
Panel
Location
D2401A
Start Date
4-16-2025 3:00 PM
End Date
4-16-2025 3:45 PM
Description of Program
The disproportionate incarceration rates of African Americans, as reported by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (2024), highlight a critical area of concern within the criminal justice system, with African Americans incarcerated at a rate six times higher than that of their White counterparts in 2021. While extensive research has explored the barriers and facilitators affecting the successful reentry and recovery of formerly incarcerated populations, there remains a significant gap in the literature regarding the unique challenges faced by African Americans, particularly those grappling with co-occurring issues of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and trauma. This panel discussion aims to address this gap through a scoping literature review conducted using Covidence software, a specialized platform for synthesizing scientific research. By systematically examining existing studies at the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and reentry experiences among formerly incarcerated African Americans in the United States, this review seeks to illuminate the multifaceted barriers to successful reintegration and recovery, thereby contributing to a more nuanced understanding of the specific needs of this population.
Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Reentry and Recovery for Formerly Incarcerated African Americans with Co-occurring Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Trauma
D2401A