Lecture 22: Community Reintegration Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is it called when someone is released from prison early but still watched? [1]
Parole
Who is more likely to succeed after prison: people released early or late? [1]
People released early on parole.
Early release = more success.
Does age affect success after release from prison? [2]
- Yes. Older people do better overall.
- But younger people get jobs easier.
What are [3] factors about a person that affect how they do after leaving prison?
- age
- gender
- background
Are men or women more likely to be arrested again after prison? [1]
men
Are racial/ethnic minorities more or less likely to be arrested again after prison? [1]
More likely to be rearrested than white people.
Do reintegration programs work equally for men and women? [1]
No. Programs are usually made for men.
What [2] struggles can make it harder for people to return to the community after prison?
- Substance use
- mental health problems.
What happens to medication and treatment after prison? [2]
- Many are released without health cards or support.
- That means no easy access to meds or doctors.
Who is most likely to have their parole taken away? [1]
People with both serious mental illness and substance use issues.
What is transitional planning? [1]
When people leave prison plan for their mental health care
What special program helps people with mental health issues after they leave prison? [1]
Community Mental Health Initiative (by CSC).
Provides services like social workers.
What helps people with mental illness succeed after prison? [1]
Getting mental health help right away
What is a health card important for after prison? [2]
- It lets people see doctors and get medicine.
- No card = no care.
What kind of support helps prevent reoffending? [1]
Community support like therapy and case workers
Is it easy for people leaving prison to get mental health help in the community? [1]
No, there is a shortage of mental health care help.
What is it called when someone leaving prison is watched by a parole officer? [1]
Community Supervision
Someone checks in on them.
What helps people with mental illness stay on track after prison? [3]
- Problem-solving
- incentives
- not threats
What are technical violations? [1]
when someone on community supervision breaks the rules but doesn’t commit a new crime
Like missing a meeting with their officer.
What problem is linked to people being more likely to commit crimes again after prison? [1]
Lack of stable housing
What are “half-way houses” for people leaving prison called and what do they do? [2]
- CSC community-based residential facilities
- A place that helps people live and adjust after prison.
What are social barriers? [1]
Negative attitudes and difficulties people face from the public after prison
How can news reports affect how people see those who have committed crimes? [2]
- Can create negative views.
- It makes people afraid by showing only the worst cases.
What [2] problems do these negative views cause?
- Trouble finding jobs/housing
- friends/family relationships suffer
