Road to Reentry is a UC Irvine study (funded by the National Institute of Justice) evaluating a new transitional-aged youth (TAY) Program at Theo Lacy Facility. This new program is designed for young men ages 18-25 who are interested in reentry services tailored to their age group. The goals of the program are to promote emotional well-being, prevent future criminal behavior, and to give youth tools to be successful when released. Eligible youth are randomly assigned to this new housing module (“TAY Mod”) and the accompanying TAY program or to the general population. UC Irvine interviews participants while they are in jail and for a few years after being released to examine the long-term outcomes of the program.
What happens when young men finish the program?
- Certificate of completion
- Graduates can use the tools obtained through the program to navigate life after jail
Services and Resources
- Life skills training
- Addiction recovery
- Housing and employment support
- Education support
- Financial literacy
- Anger management and social skills/communication
- Trauma-focused groups
- Restorative justice
- Provided with a pillow
- Reentry preparation
Services and Resources
- Achievements will be recognized by supervising deputies and program staff
- Rewards, such as personal items, more outdoor time, and recreational activities, may be earned as a group and individually
If you have any questions about the Road to Reentry study, please contact Edna Montes at emontesv@uci.edu.