Reentry and Resilience: Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Youth In Urban High Schools

By Dr. Robert E Gaines

Reentry and Resilience by Dr. Robert E. Gaines tackles one of education's most urgent and overlooked challenges: helping formerly incarcerated youth return and thrive in school. Blending real-life stories with practical solutions, Dr. Gaines introduces the FIRST Plan-a groundbreaking framework for educators, families, and communities committed to moving from punishment to possibility. This powerful guide offers a roadmap for reentry, restoration, and real second chances.

Far more than just theory, this book includes visuals, statistics, and easy-to-follow charts that bring the data to life and support action-oriented implementation. Perfect for teachers, school leaders, social workers, and mentors, Reentry and Resilience is both a compelling read and a practical toolkit. Whether you're building trauma-informed classrooms or advocating for equitable education, this book empowers you to spark lasting change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZF7YY7Y
• ISBN13: 9798993189000
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Writing Doctor
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"