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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > prison programs > prerelease programs

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prerelease programs  

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  • Prerelease programs help men and women prepare for life after prison. Former prisoners face many challenges upon reentry into community life, such as finding employment, reestablishing family relationships, resisting drug use and criminal behavior, and addressing mental and physical health problems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Prerelease Programs]

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