Solutions addressing the social and economic factors causing recidivism must be practical, feasible and well thought out. Firstly, Job placement programs reduce stigmatization and stresses ex offenders face in their quest for employment. Improving the view that society has on prisoners is a task that must be undertaken by the government agencies and social partners. Woolredge (2002) highlights that programs that help prisoners find employment significantly reduces rates of recidivism. Prisoners are able to be productive members of society after days of their release. Employers need agencies that can guarantee that these workers are honest, capable, and competent. There is no better guarantor than the government and its social partners. Secondly, support groups are needed to help prisoners with
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However, Developing nations have many areas that needs to be addressed and is lacking the required research to combat this issue. The social and economic factors causing recidivism can’t be ignored and their interconnectivity continues to surface in scholarly research. Belize has been hit by a wave of crime but the measures government have proposed are only bandages to the festering wounds. Mears (2005) addresses key areas contributing to delinquency that are beyond the control of citizens. These factors such as poverty, widening social divide, and capitalism are among few areas that need to be studied extensively. Research in the field of recidivism is lacking practical solutions to addressing these important factors. There is a need for developing nations to conduct their own research and creating solutions that are unique to our culture, norms, and society. This literature review has identified key areas of concern and possible solutions to the problem. Job placement, support groups and unemployment grants are some of the ways ex offenders can improve their social and economic
However, Developing nations have many areas that needs to be addressed and is lacking the required research to combat this issue. The social and economic factors causing recidivism can’t be ignored and their interconnectivity continues to surface in scholarly research. Belize has been hit by a wave of crime but the measures government have proposed are only bandages to the festering wounds. Mears (2005) addresses key areas contributing to delinquency that are beyond the control of citizens. These factors such as poverty, widening social divide, and capitalism are among few areas that need to be studied extensively. Research in the field of recidivism is lacking practical solutions to addressing these important factors. There is a need for developing nations to conduct their own research and creating solutions that are unique to our culture, norms, and society. This literature review has identified key areas of concern and possible solutions to the problem. Job placement, support groups and unemployment grants are some of the ways ex offenders can improve their social and economic