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Table 1 Reentry veteran characteristics

From: “It’s more than a ride” veteran perceptions of peer specialist qualities and activities that were most valuable for post-incarceration reentry: a qualitative analysis

 

Sample N = 25

Age Years (Range)

51 (range 29–72)

Race

 

 White

76% (19)

 Black/African American

12% (3)

 American Indian or Native Alaskan

8% (2)

Ethnicity

 

 Hispanic

0% (0)

Marital Status

 

 Married/In a relationship

16% (4)

 Single (Never Married)

32% (8)

 Separated/Divorced/Widowed

48% (12)

Served in combat zone

36% (9)

Offense

 

 Violent Offense

44% (11)

 Other

12% (3)

 Property

24% (6)

 Violation

16% (4)

 Drug

4% (1)

Prior Offences

76% (19)

Average Length of time incarcerated

53 Months (9 Median)