Steps to Success

Ashley Bauman is the president of Bauman Consulting Group, a criminal justice consulting firm offering engaging training workshops, expert technical assistance, supportive coaching services, and innovative products and resources. She has extensive experience working with agencies to redesign their approaches and implement evidence-based practices. Previously, Ashley worked as a research associate and adjunct professor studying women's pathways to criminal behavior and correctional rehabilitation. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with dual master's degrees in criminal justice and business administration and is a board-certified coach. She has been published in criminal justice professional journals and has written many technical reports for government agencies. She resides in Loveland, Ohio with her husband and two daughters.

Reintegration into the community is a critical part of the incarceration process. It is a time often filled with uncertainty and strong emotions. While many individuals are excited to return home, many are also filled with feelings of overwhelm and anxiety as they contemplate the hard work that lies ahead. Steps to Success: A Re-Entry Workbook offers incarcerated individuals practical exercises to explore all aspects of re-entry - from deciding on where they'll be living, locating employment, reconnecting with family and friends, to fulfilling ongoing criminal justice system obligations. It empowers individuals to take ownership of their re-entry process as well as their personal growth. Whether you are a criminal justice professional, a supportive family member, or a returning citizen, whether you use this book to support work done in programming or as the basis for self-help, you'll benefit from this practical guide to re-entry.