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For years, reentry councils have covered less than a quarter of NC counties, despite people being released into communities all over the state. That number is poised to swell this year.

Former North Carolina prisoners had sustained suicide risk, even three years after release, suggesting a need for more consistent support for people returning to the community.

North Carolina has joined a new nationwide effort to improve outcomes for more prisoners who return to society through an approach focused on education, health care and housing. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Monday that seeks to reduce recidivism through formal training and workforce tools for incarcerated people so more can succeed once they are freed.

In August, Durham County launched a guaranteed income pilot program that provided a monthly stipend to 125 families. Youth reporter Sofia Basurto interviewed participants to understand how the program has impacted their lives.

When a judge locks someone up, it’s not just that one person serving a sentence. Families and loved ones suffer the punishment too. Despite the economic…

Once criminals have served their time, they are released and expected to return to being productive members of society. But what resources are in place to…

Once criminals have served their time, they are released and expected to return to being productive members of society. But what resources are in place to…

While incarcerated it is a constitutional right for inmates to receive medical care. But what happens when inmates are released and no longer have access…

While incarcerated it is a constitutional right for inmates to receive medical care. But what happens when inmates are released and no longer have access…