What are the most effective ways a prisoner can prepare for a successful reentry?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

The best ways that prisoners can prepare for success on the outside while they are still confined are the following:1. Completing meaningful treatment interventions before release-that is, to change thinking patterns, take responsibility for actions, and stop blaming others2. Maintaining contact with positive and supportive family members via mail, phone, or in-person visits3. Developing a solid prerelease plan, which includes living arrangements and job leadsParole officers also play an integral role in success. They should not wait until the individual is released to develop a supervision plan. Reentry preparations must move beyond the contemplation stage to actual goal setting and carrying out the plans for release and desistance. Every reentry ledger should have a plan for setbacks when they occur and how an offender will respond. Once a prisoner is released, there are a number of factors shown to reduce recidivism on parole, including concentrated treatment services; cognitive-behavioral treatment programs; strong employment ties and assistance in finding employment; stable relationships with significant family members; assistance in obtaining identification, clothing, and medication; and having mentors available at the time of release.