Ten Key Components of Successful Ex-Prisoner Reentry Programs

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Cognizant of the difficulties ex-offenders may encounter in their attempt to re-unite and integrate with their families, 10 different key components, activities and resources that can constitute the basis of successful ex-prisoner reentry programs have been identified (p. 2). The first key component entails the formation of an elaborate reentry committee which provides the required resources and support to the prisoners. The second key component involves the identification of the needs that ought to be addressed (p. 3). The third key component entails the establishment of the SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound) objectives and goals of the prisoner reentry project (p. 4). The fourth key component involves the selection of the target population based either on demographic characteristics (adult, youthful or juvenile offenders) or the type of offences committed (violent or non-violent) (p. 5). The fifth key component is the se...