Corrections is a multi-layered business containing all aspects of life for the employees, clients/inmates, and the general public. Therefore, the findings of the study are transferable to many types of administrators. The chapter uses a case study approach and qualitative research methods. The study findings focuses on corrections administrative leadership mindset, philosophical approaches, and practice policies.. The conceptual and theoretical approaches included effective corrections administrators are promoting the growth of social capital (e.g., social skills and relationships), human capital (employable skills), and cultural capital (e.g., community and public safety). Four state prison wardens/administrators participated in this study. Data was collected via Creswell's in-depth portrait of cases: three-part series of semi-structured interviews. Four themes emerged during data analysis. This chapter focuses on the fourth theme and the conceptual framework.
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The main goal of correctional reentry programs is to increase public safety and reduce the impact of collateral consequences by focusing on the whole person (Davis, Bozick, Steele, Saunders, & Mile, 2013; Erisman, 2015; FIRC, 2016; Second Chance Act, FY 2013, n.d). The scope of reentry programs for criminal offenders includes secondary and post-secondary education, vocational/technical training, mental health services, substance abuse recovery, as well as, approaches to further connect of individuals within their community (Caporizzo, 2011; Preparation prisoners for reentry, n.d.; Reid, 2012; Siegel, 2016). Reentry programs promote system-wide adjustments, which work to affect the operating procedures in areas such as community policing procedures, daily operations, in correctional facilities, courtrooms, and pre/post-release supervision (Caporizzo, 2011; FIRC, 2016; Office of Justice Programs (OJP), 1999; Swanson et al, 2010). Additionally, the criminal justice reentry programs focus on public safety by promoting the inmates’(offender in prison custody) workability, and mental stability. While many still consider incarceration rates high, criminal reentry education programs are demonstrating success in reducing recidivism (Davis et al, 2013; United States Department of Justice, 2013).