Young African American Males in Reentry: An Afrocentric Cultural Approach

Abstract

Record numbers of young African American males are released from juvenile detention, residential commitment, and prison facilities each year. Many challenges must be overcome for them to integrate back into their families and communities. Incorporating an Afrocentric cultural approach with concrete, comprehensive services such as education, training, employment housing assistance, substance abuse treatment, and family support could serve as a powerful tool for successful reentry.

Keywords::

• Young African American males reentry
• juvenile reentry
• Afrocentric reentry services