There are elements that should be considered in having a winning business proposal. These elements include Solutions, Benefits, Credibility & Samples and Targeted. Solution includes stating the needs and problems that could or would occur then one would give solutions that one could be implemented. Benefits would include an outlined plan as to what benefits to be gained in doing business with this particular halfway house. Credibility and Sample is having a familiarity with clients in the area or having had a previous experience that can give a third-party endorsement that will give one the credibility.
Targeted entails communication, which knows the correct language that is spoken by the intended clients that the business is trying to win. If the proposed clients are from an engineering background or financial department then use the appropriate jargon.
Let’s say John from the time he was 14 years of age was on drugs in and out of juvenile homes. When John turned 18 years of age he commits a crime the sends him to prison where he spend the next 20 plus years of his life. Confined by concrete walls bob wired fences and being told when he could go to bed when to get out of bed. John is told when to eat and when not eat not even having a choice to what he can he eat his only choice is to eat what before him or not at all.
The purpose of a halfway house or also called a recovery house is generally to allow people to begin the process of reintegration with society, where monitoring and support will be provided. This is to reduce the risk of recidivism or relapse where in most cases ex-convicts would be released directly back into society. The halfway houses that is being purposed is meant solely for the reintegration of persons who have been recently released from prison or jail, others are meant for people with chronic mental health disorders, and others are for ex-convicts with substance abuse issues.
Unlike a Sober halfway houses are many times a voluntary places for residence where most residents may have no criminal records whatsoever. There is more often opposition from neighborhoods where families are fearful of halfway houses attempted to locate in there neighborhoods.
Typically work-release program we utilize a halfway house instead of a high secure institution or facility for nighttime confinement and weekend supervision.
Every civilization in history has had rules, and citizens who break them. To this day governments struggle to figure out the best way to deal with their criminals in ways that help both society and those that commit the crimes. Imprisonment has historically been the popular solution. However, there are many instances in which people are sent to prison that would be better served for community service, rehab, or some other form of punishment. Prison affects more than just the prisoner; the families, friends, employers, and communities of the incarcerated also pay a price. Prison as a punishment has its pros and cons; although it may be necessary for some, it can be harmful for those who would be better suited for alternative means of punishment.
Jail diversion programs such as community residential treatment centers can be short-term or long-term and are designed with 12-step programs that address the offender’s issues with drug and alcohol abuse in a real-world setting (Hanser,
I fully understand that there are some of my neighbors who may fit the same description and it holds true. However, when you place so many individuals in one household that all have their own issues and addictions it can be a recipe for disaster. Improvements were noted in alcohol and drug use, arrests, psychiatric symptoms, and employment. Although criminal justice referred, residents had alcohol and drug use outcomes that were similar to other residents, that have a harder time finding and keeping work and had higher re-arrest rates. (Polchin, Korcha, Bond & Galloway, 2010) Polchin, Korcha, Bond, and Galloway suggest that sober houses are more efficient and safer than halfway houses. The individuals in the sober houses are aware that they must remain sober in order to live there and receive the services offered. This increases the likelihood that the individual will discontinue the drug or alcohol. Most of these individuals have nowhere else to go and try hard to maintain
You have to reintegrate yourself into society and deal with the obstacles to rebuild your life in the ‘real world’. And without a healthy and supportive community post-rehab, it can be more challenging to sustain long-term recovery.
Initially halfway houses in the United States were operated by nonprofit organizations as a means for recently released prisoners to find their footing upon re-entry. Between 1816 and 1930, the function of the halfway house was to provide interim food and shelter while the offender looked for work and became financially stable enough to support themself. Participation was strictly voluntary as state support was lacking, primarily due to the fact that it was and is strongly believed ex-offenders should minimize their contact with one another. (Alarid and Del Carmen 182)
Half-way houses subsidize and contribute a lot to society. They help ex-criminals reintegrate back into functioning members of society. Half-way houses take this responsibility and take care of these ex-convicts by giving them help and attention. They also help drug addicts obtain support to get over their addiction, as well as alcoholics. They have to follow certain actions that necessitate for them to stay in the halfway house. I do agree on how halfway houses should only be for prisoners with minor offenses, however. There should be certain protocols in order for an ex-con or even a drug addict that want to be in a halfway house, such as wanting to get cleaned.
The question requests to know my opinion of having one within my community. As a member of the community as well as the criminal justice system, my opinion would be supportive of the venture. The halfway houses have rules requiring offenders obtain employment, seek counseling for substance abuse as well as other conditions, and perform community service (Young et. al., 2002). The residential structure of the halfway houses is designed to provide a supportive environment for the offenders. This allows them an opportunity to obtain proper standing within the community prior to being fully released on their own. The supportive type of halfway house is not as monitored as the interventive halfway house (Latessa & Smith, 2011).
As a member of the criminal justice system, I would support a half-way house being opened in my neighborhood. I would even be willing to donate some of my free time to help with the half-way house. The pros to a half-way house far outweigh the cons in my opinion based off of what my father has told me about the half-way house that he runs. One of the biggest pros that I see is that half-way houses give a newly released ex-offender a place to stay. According to the NIJ, limited housing opportunities for ex-offenders plays a major role in a person recidivating and returning back to jail or prison (2018). Having more half-way houses within the community will help cut down on the re-offending rate in theory. Another pro that I see in regards to a half-way house is that it gives the person structure and rules that they must abide by in order to maintain their residency and freedom. My father has told me that this is vital because most have been incarcerated for an extended period of time and they are used to structure and rules and
If they are lucky enough to be granted parole, they must “participate in intensive supervision programs, not leave the designated city/state without permission, maintain regular employment, not use drugs or alcohol, and submit to urinalysis or blood testing when instructed” (Prison Fellowship). These are just a few of the rules that one must follow while on probation or parole, and it might sound like a lot to a normal person, but it comes with the cost of freedom. There are so many rules and guidelines to follow because it is imperative for a newly released inmate to prove how much he/she has changed, and the value that they can add to society. If they are just going back to their old ways, then there would be no reason to release them from sentencing early, and these rules help them stay out of trouble. With “nearly 70 percent of offenders serving a portion of their correctional sentence through some form of community supervision or treatment program,” (Corrections pg. 71) it shows that this is a proven method in helping these persons get used to being a part of society again. The main point of any type of incarceration is to rehabilitate the offender, whether its jail, prison, or house arrest. They are supposed to come out on the other side as a better person and a better human being that they were before, and probation and parole are some of the last steps in the
“…reintegration requires a connection to the community through employment, education, stable housing, involvement with community- based organizations, and no additional contact with the criminal justice system” (Travis, 2005). However, reintegration becomes difficult when people are locked away from society during a long period of time and are not taught the necessary skills to succeed in a community, “...barriers to reintegration include limited educational attainment and employment opportunities; unstable housing; substance abuse; physical and mental health concerns; family difficulties; and previous criminal history (Iwamoto et al., 2012;
Once a person enters into the prison system, it becomes increasingly difficult to get out. Often times, the recidivism cycle, or rate in which a person reenters prison, begins with a person from a lower class background, with an inadequate education, and a mental health disorder. The person will commit a crime that could be prompted by their mental illness. They get sent to jail, begin receiving minimum medication, and serve their sentence. While incarcerated, they may pick up additional charges that land them more jail time (Lithwick). Once their sentence is over, they are released back into the community, where they may be homeless and unable to find a job. Then, the cycle of recidivism
the outside society, with little or no contact at all until the inmates stay is
With inmates learning how to function in society, they may be less likely to commit another crime. This means that there will be less victims susceptible to harm and the communities will be safer to live in. According to Kayleen Wardner, inmates realize that when they get released, they’re having to deal with institutional issues as well. Many of the inmates struggle with mental illnesses and substance abuse in which they don’t receive treatment for. Over 75% of adult offenders have a substance abuse problem. To make things even harder, over half haven’t received there diploma or GED. Some have children that they cannot mentally or financially take care of, which is another stress point in getting
You live with others in a safe, supportive, and completely drug-free environment. Sober living facilities are helpful if you have no place to go or you’re worried that returning home too soon will lead to relapse.
1. Defining the Target Population: The target population is the population that the reasearcher thinks has the information he or she needs to carry out the research project.