When the prison gates close behind inmates, their mindset starts to change, the need for identity and self-respect are more compelling in the dehumanizing prison environment. The term prisoner reentry involves the process of an offender leaving prison and returning to the community. Most inmate who are released end up returning to prison within six months to three years. How can we stop this cycle?
Over the years, there has been steady and significant growth in prison populations. More than 10% of individuals entering prison are homeless prior to incarceration. About 84% of inmates have drug involved and 65% qualified as dictated according to the DSM standards. The majority of incarceration rate have at least one or more mental issues.
Over the years, there has been steady and significant growth in prison populations. More than 10% of individuals entering prison are homeless prior to incarceration. About 84% of inmates have drug involved and 65% qualified as dictated according to the DSM standards. The majority of incarceration rate have at least one or more mental issues.