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Evaluating DOC's Validated Treatment Provider List for Reentry Navigators

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Travis Taniguchi - June 2026

In Washington, reentry navigators work with individuals after they leave prison and enter community custody. Navigators refer individuals to supportive services, rehabilitation programs, and potential employers. With funding from the Department of Justice, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) explored the impact of equipping community reentry navigators with lists of verified service providers. The intent of the verified provider list (VPL) was to improve upon historical practices by creating a provider directory that is more comprehensive, accurate, and up to date. The VPL was implemented in four reentry centers in two counties. Three reentry centers serving three additional counties serve as comparison locations. With approval from WSIPP’s Board of Directors, DOC contracted with WSIPP to conduct an evaluation of the VPL.

In this second and final report, we describe providers on the VPL, characteristics of people assigned to treatment and comparison facilities, engagement with service providers, and differences in recidivism for people assigned to treatment or comparison facilities.

People who were assigned to treatment facilities received more service referrals and received them more quickly. On average, the first referral was over two weeks faster in treatment reentry centers versus comparison reentry centers. However, no statistically significant differences in arrest, conviction, or reincarceration were observed between treatment and comparison group participants, potentially reflecting limited statistical power and a relatively short follow-up period.

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