RES Hosts First 2025 Webinar on Ex-Inmate Reintegration in Africa

RES Leads 2025 Webinar on Reintegration of Ex-Inmates: Barriers Beyond Bars On March 27th, 2025, Research Enterprise Systems (RES) hosted its first research webinar of the year, themed “Barriers Beyond Bars: Ex-Inmates’ Quest for a Dignified and Fulfilling Livelihood.” The webinar responded to the urgent need for collaborative and participatory research approaches that position ex-inmates as active contributors to policy and program development. The session brought together a diverse panel of experts, policymakers, and advocates to explore the systemic challenges facing individuals after incarceration across Africa. Discussions covered: Current state of reintegration programming in African countries Barriers to social and economic inclusion for ex-inmates Strategies for evidence-based, dignified post-incarceration support Roles of governments, CSOs, and international actors in strengthening reintegration systems The webinar reinforced RES’s commitment to inclusive, policy-engaged research that addresses inequality and builds humane, responsive support systems for marginalized populations.