ISSN: 3064-7940
Authors: Lardén M*
There’s been a long debate on the effectiveness of prisons; are they effective in reducing crime or or just a necessary evil. The content of a prison stay plays an important role in being able to manage the negative effects of imprisonment. Education and vocational training prepare the clients’ opportunity to earn a living on the outside. Treatment programs help inmates to distance themselves from a criminal lifestyle, and prepare them for a life beyond crime. But to achieve long-term desistance, we must be prepared to accept the reformed offender into our community.
Keywords: Criminal Justice; Rehabilitation
