Front Matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Executive Summary -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 2 Dimensions of Desistance -- 3 Parole: Current Practices -- 4 Services and Programs for Releasees -- 5 Criminal Justice Institutions and Community Resources -- 6 Conclusions, Recommendation, and Research Agenda -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Workshop Agenda -- Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff.