Licensing and Liberation: Evaluating Reentry Outcomes After Occupational Reform

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Brief Overview

This survey explores how Arizona’s occupational licensing reforms influence employment and recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals, assessing whether easing barriers improves reentry outcomes across demographic groups.

Authors

• Julia Valdes, Indiana State University

• Abrielle Maureen Chappell, Indiana State University