A large number of ex-convicts tend to re-offend after their
first
prison sentence in jail. The reasons being the lack of rehabilitation and employment opportunities. Certain steps to alleviate Linking Words
this
problem can be taken by the government .Linking Words
This
essay shall throw light on the problems and possible solutions to tackle them .
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Firstly
, after their release convicted felons are isolated from society and are devoid of civil rights.They are looked down on as dangerous persons and people try to avoid them as they are scared that they might harm them. Linking Words
Secondly
, They are not trusted and have difficulty in finding jobs, housing, loans etc. Linking Words
For example
, criminal background check is done before giving a job or house for rent and are denied if found that they are involved in any offence Linking Words
such
as murder or theft.
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Nevertheless
, certain measures to solve Linking Words
this
problem can be taken Linking Words
such
as society should change their attitude towards the offenders so that they can move ahead in their life Linking Words
Moreover
after the release prisoners should be under surveillance so that they are deferred from Linking Words
further
crimes .Linking Words
In addition
to these steps, proper rehabilitation in jails will change the mindset of criminals .Linking Words
For instance
, convicts should be taught skills that will be useful for them after they are freed so that they can be employed.
In conclusion, recidivism is caused because of difficulty in finding jobs and lack of trust in the community, which can be stopped with proper steps from the government and the society Linking Words
such
as 24/7 surveillance of criminals after they are freed and rehabilitation in order to find jobs and make them self-dependent.Linking Words
Leena Kapoor