Successful community reintegration of offenders following a term of incarceration is difficult and elusive for most offenders, as evidenced by exceptionally high recidivism rates. A broad range of barriers face offenders leaving prison, including personal, social/environmental, and employment barriers. The current study probed the variables that contribute to successful community reintegration as reported by offenders and criminal justice professionals. Participants were 12 offenders and 22 professionals from criminal justice, housing, rehabilitation, and employment services, who were interviewed via telephone regarding the conditions necessary for successful offender community reintegration. Results indicate six broad domains that play a part in offender reintegration, each with several variables: (1) personal conditions; (2) social network and environment; (3) accommodation; (4) the criminal justice system; (5) rehabilitation and counseling support; and (6) employment and training support. Variables that were identified as contributing to the successful community reintegration of offenders were readiness to change, obtaining stable housing, obtaining employment, avoiding illegal activities, complying with mandatory reporting, remaining drug free, and receiving the appropriate education and training. The authors suggest that four principles should be adhered to when providing support for released prisoners: early intervention, responsiveness, comprehensiveness, and long-term commitment. While adherence to these principles may be programmatically costly, the cost to the criminal justice system stemming from inadequate aftercare programming is certainly higher. Table, references