Housing Barriers

Securing stable housing is a significant hurdle for formerly incarcerated individuals. Many face discrimination from landlords unwilling to rent to those with criminal records, and public housing policies often exclude individuals with certain convictions.

This lack of access to affordable housing increases the risk of homelessness, which is closely linked to higher recidivism rates. A study done by Business Insider highlighted that participants in guaranteed basic income programs for formerly incarcerated individuals experienced improved food security but continued to struggle with housing affordability, underscoring the persistent nature of this barrier.