What are the obstacles for an offender who is looking for work upon being released from prison?

What will be an ideal response?


The most serious obstacles facing offenders looking for jobs are public prejudice against hiring ex-offenders, lack of knowledge of how to find jobs, lack of basic job skills, motivation, and attitude and a lack of the kinds of documentation required by employers.

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PCP was originally manufactured as an anesthetic for animals, but is no longer produced for legitimate purposes in the United States and is now solely manufactured in clandestine laboratories

a. True b. False

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This group of people, are also known as the "guest workers" because they play a significant role in our economy?

A. Prisoners B. Immigrants C. Law enforcement personnel D. None of the above

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Testing positive for drugs while on probation or parole will automatically terminate one's probation or parole program

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition?

a. Avoidant personality disorder b. Histrionic personality disorder c. Narcissistic personality disorder d. Borderline personality disorder

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