PRISONER'S RE-ENTRY

Prisoner's Re-Entry into Society



Prisoner's Re-Entry into Society

Thesis Statement

“Re-Entry in society brings in many other side effects of Prison in the life of Prisoner”.

Introduction

The concept of life in society is an important part of any reintegration of institutionalized people, including people who have been incarcerated for committing a crime. The institutionalization of a population leads to isolation, segregation and detachment of the elements of a company defining the basis of citizenship. Although individuals often returning to the company focus more on the choice of where they dwell, their long-term success in society is more likely to be dependent on the social roles they have chosen to play, to the extent that they will engage in the community and they have been prepared for this purpose during their incarceration or institutionalization (Rudes & Faye, 2011).

Discussion

The Difficulties of Transition from Prison to Life in Freedom plus the Stress of Supervision within the Community

The time spent in prison is not without side effects on ex-offenders. Some of them have lost their livelihoods and their possessions, others have more housing for themselves and their families, and others have lost touch with their friends and acquaintances because of their incarceration. To emphasize finally that offenders may have experienced during their incarceration, mental health problems, or have acquired habits and attitudes harmful self (self-defeating). In particular, the housing problems may place youth offenders to relapse into crime after their release from prison (Travis & Petersilia, 2001).

Prisoners face a range of social, economic and personal problems, which hinder a lifestyle in accordance with the law. Among these problems, some are from past experiences of the offender, others are directly associated with the consequences of incarceration and the difficult transition back to the community (Petersilia, 2003).

Some inmates have a history of social isolation and marginalization, physical and psychological abuse, insecure jobs or unemployment, or even a criminal lifestyle adopted from an early age. Others are affected by physical disabilities and / or psychological or even health problems related to substance abuse and addiction. Still others struggle with deficits such as difficulties in social relationships, an insufficient level of education, illiteracy, a cognitive and emotional deficits, inability to plan and manage a budget: difficulties that reduce the outset their chances of success in a competitive society. Moreover, the return to life in freedom is not without asking a multitude of very real problems, like finding adequate housing with little or no means to cope financially while waiting for a job, obtain goods necessities, access to services and assistance covering specific needs (Workman, 2012).

Impact of Policies and Practices on Rehabilitation

The United States currently face a reality where approximately two-thirds of people leaving prison will be re-incarcerated within three years of release. There are several factors contributing to the ineffectiveness of the transition of inmates from prison to return to productive lives and full participation within the community. The main factor is the limited capacity of existing correctional systems to effectively manage the increasing number of people who are arrested ...