Love after lockup: examining the role of marriage, social status, and financial stress among formerly incarcerated individuals

Abstract Background Upon reintegration into society, formerly incarcerated individuals (FIIs) experience chronic financial stress due to prolonged unemployment, strained social relationships, and financial obligations. This study examined whether marriage and perceived social status can mitigate fin...

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Published in:	Health & Justice
Main Authors:	Jemar R. Bather, Anna-Michelle Marie McSorley, Brennan Rhodes-Bratton, Adolfo G. Cuevas, Saba Rouhani, Ridwan T. Nafiu, Adrian Harris, Melody S. Goodman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Formerly incarcerated individuals Criminal record Marital status Social status Incarceration Financial stress
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-024-00264-x

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