For a person who has spent time in prison, being released back into society cannot be easy. At first, freedom must sound good, but to be taken from a life of boundaries and restriction to total independence with temptation all around must be difficult. That's why people often re-offend. In fact, more than half of all crimes are committed by ex-offenders.
The best way to prevent re-offending is to keep people occupied. Offenders need assistance; someone to keep them ambitious, motivated and aspiring to be the best they can be.
We need structured programmes to help them rehabilitate into society. Particularly important are one-to-one sessions that explore key strengths and establish what that person wants to achieve in life.
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