If it Takes a Village to Raise a Child, What Does it Take to Rehabilitate an Adult? A Psychological Examination of Ex-Offender Community Reentry

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Alworth, Rachel
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2014
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Each year, the number of adults in the United States released from prison into their communities increases. The barriers to a successful reentry into society arc numerous, including difficulty in securing employment, less than ideal wages, and social stigmas. Having programs to address the issues of treatment, education, and employment is not in and of itself sufficient. These programs must be constructed and implemented in accordance with the relevant research to yield a reduction in recidivism. Otherwise, at best they will be less than optimally effective, and at worst they will exacerbate reincarceration rates. Other obstacles to a successful reentry that arc not necessarily related to recidivism include family and social relationships and issues of mental illness. Addressing these barriers can help ex-offenders to not only desist from criminal behavior, it can aid these individuals in successfully reintegrating into society and becoming positive members of the community. This thesis examines the psychological literature surrounding ex-offender reentry and discusses how the above topics have been addressed in reentry programs, as well as how they have yet to be addressed. in
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iv, 16 p.
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