Guidelines for Freed Persons for Returning to Society Sustainably
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This research article aims to study guidelines for rehabilitation, factors affecting living conditions, and present guidelines for families and society to accept freed persons for returning to society sustainably. This research used qualitative research methods. Group of key informants was 50 people, including (1) correctional officers, 6 people, (2) Community Justice Center Network, 6 people, (3) government and private sectors organizations, 8 people, (4) voluntarily released from prison, 10 people, (5) community leaders, 10 people person (6) Friends of those who have been released from prison, totaling 10 people, using data collection and Descriptive data analysis methods from documents and related research. In-depth interviews and focus groups were used.
Findings are as follows: (1) Guidelines for rehabilitation included the Department of
Corrections training for prisoners according to the curriculum. The Center of Community Justice Network provided assistances and advice on how to live your life Also the private sector must accept and provide opportunities. Those prisoners have been released from prison have a certificate of employment training. (2) Factors affected living conditions. It was found that there are important factors including: measurement following up on released prisoners. Integration of external agencies in solving problems of those released from prison. Continuation of follow-up visits to the homes of those who have been released from prison, of the Community Justice Center Network. Participation in promoting the quality of life of those released from prison in the public and private sectors. A warm family has a job and an income. Accepted by the community
and the government should enact laws that are beneficial to occupations. (3) Presenting guidelines
for families and society to accept freed persons for returning to society sustainably as follows: Family and society must encourage, not repeat, and provide support in every aspect. Going
after the leader who has been exonerated must be sincere. There is funding support for careers. Those released from prison must adjust their behavior to not get involved in illegal things and help the community. Training curricula must be improved to be consistent with the labor market and create awareness. and the government sector should improve the cleansing law.
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