Reentry Success Act of 2021

The Reentry Success Act of 2021 is a key part of Tennessee’s comprehensive criminal justice reform efforts, aimed at improving public safety and reducing recidivism through structured reentry and supervision strategies. This legislation establishes a clear and consistent framework for transitioning eligible individuals from incarceration back into the community. By focusing on accountability, public safety, and successful reintegration, the Reentry Success Act helps ensure that Tennessee’s criminal justice system promotes long-term success, not just punishment.

Key Provisions:

• Mandatory Supervision
• Parole Hearing Timing and Process
• Revocation/Technical Violations
• Compensation to Tennessee counties who provide evidence-based programming (education, vocational training, mental health, substance abuse rehabilitation, or building healthy relationships).

Resources regarding approved evidence-based programming can be accessed using the two links provided below:

• Program Inventory
• Evidence-Based Budgeting

Results First Clearinghouse Database

The Results First Clearinghouse Database is an online resource that brings together information on the effectiveness of social policy programs from nine national clearinghouses. It applies color-coding to the clearinghouses’ distinct rating systems, creating a common language that enables users to quickly see where each program falls on a spectrum from negative impact to positive impact. As such, this database can help users easily access and understand the evidence base for a variety of programs.