Reentry Programs

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Introduction
In the United States, every day approximately 1,600 adults are released from state and federal penitentiaries to reintegrate back into the community (Gunnison & Helfgott, 2013). Reentry programs have been created all over the nation to help offenders successfully transition from prison into society. Approximately 650,000 offenders are released each year, and nearly two-thirds of those released return to prison within three years (Sonfield, 2008). Offenders face many obstacles when trying to reintegrate back into society. Upon release, ex-offenders realize that even though they are no longer incarcerated, they face many restrictions. Successful reentry is not only an issue for prisoners but also for those serving probation and parole sentences. Parole violators who complete their sentence in prison no longer have supervision when released. This restricts the ability to monitor and assist the individuals during reentry.
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Wormith et al. (2007) discusses that “rehabilitation refers to a broad array of psychosocial programs and services that have been designed to assist offenders in addressing a range of needs related to their offending behavior and in achieving a more productive and satisfying lifestyle (p. 880).” The research has shown that there are many alternative approaches to successful rehabilitation. The majority of offenders do not have access to reentry programs. This is the main explanation for recidivism. Offenders need guidance to become successful members of society once out of prison. Once an offender is released the prison system cannot expect them to succeed in society without the help of programs. Programs are needed to help offenders inside and outside of prison. There are many aspects of the reentry programs that have yet to be uncovered. Research is needed on effectively controlling costs while maintaining successful reentry

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