The Effect Of Rehabilitation On Children - 805 Words

Megan Taylor Barnett English II 4 March 2016 The Effect of Rehabilitation Many people go to prison for many different things. Their offenses could be drugs, murder, even not paying speeding tickets. To help them go back into society after being in prison for a long time, they need rehabilitation. They need to learn how to be reformed and fix their morals about good and bad. It can easy or even a challenge to help those that are locked away with many restrictions. â€Å"Too often, their unlawful are a reflection of a life plagued by social, economic and familial problems far beyond their control, (Fritz 1 of 3). They might make bad decisions based on their morals. You acquire your morals from those around you, how you re raised, the†¦show more content†¦Inmates first become eligible for federal education assistance in 1965 under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, (Prison Break 1 of 2). It can help with reducing relapse when back in the community. With all this, they also need a very positive environment. This way, T hey can earn their GEDs or just basic knowledge they need in the world they ll have to live in. Therapy is a key component in rehabilitation. Sitting with others while talking about your feelings and thoughts in a positive environment really helps some people. Scott Richeson states in his article Can Corrections Heal, The process is structured so that the individual does not need to lobby or debate in order to express his or her perspective, (28). This is essentially great for those trying to express their feelings. No one can judge out loud, so that keeps the inmates from fearing how they should be. It makes the inmates more trusting. This can also help their hostility and make their behavior outstanding. When their behavior is better, they ll get more freedom. The article Addressing Rehabilitation in Restrictive Housing: The Potsi Experience says, An offender may be allowed to: Listen to books on CD with a portable CD player for a set period of time, Keep a book or magazine in hi s cell, Work on a jigsaw puzzle, Have recreation time outside of his cell with another offender, Purchase a CD player if he has funds available, have access