Focus Area: Housing

Timeframe Issues Personnel Information Sources
24 - 72 hours
  • housing status (e.g., homeless, living with friends/family, public housing, transitional living program, own apartment, etc.)
  • corrections intake counselor
2 weeks - 1 month
  • availability / stability of housing situation (e.g., history of domestic violence, drug use, criminal activity of housemates / spouse / family members)
  • number of address changes in past year
  • lease or rent obligations
  • potential for loss of housing during the period of incarceration
  • corrections intake counselor
  • local public housing authorities or homelessness services case file
  • landlord or property manager
Ongoing
  • eligibility for public housing assistance programs
  • feasibility, safety, and appropriateness of living with family members
  • neighborhood characteristics / safety level
  • corrections counselor
Prerelease
  • eligibility for public housing assistance programs
  • appropriateness of transitional living programs for people with disabilities, mental health or substance abuse problems
  • access to appropriate housing
  • access to transportation upon release
  • feasibility, safety, and appropriateness of living with family members
  • corrections counselor
  • housing specialists
  • community-based housing providers
  • family members
  • public housing authorities
  • human services agencies
Community Supervision
  • safety and security of housing arrangement upon release
  • availability of different types of housing options appropriate for people with mental, physical, and substance abuse health needs
  • stability of housing situation
  • risk of eviction
  • need for rental assistance
  • housing specialists
  • community corrections officer
  • public housing authorities
  • human services agencies
  • family members
  • community-based housing providers
  • landlord or property manager