For someone who believed he had a basic understood of Reentry Court and its parolee participants, the last six months of planning and implementing the San Francisco Reentry Court have been something of a revelation. The parolees themselves have surprised me the most with their willingness to participate in court sessions and court-ordered programs (appearing for better than 99% of weekly court appearances). While it’s far to early to analyze the limited data, building a core community and an expanded team within the court program itself, and creating an environment where participants feel welcome and respected, appear to be potential factors in explaining initial parolee participation.
JTauber
