Why Reentry Programs Should Be Open to Sex Offenders
Why Reentry Programs Should Be Open to Sex Offenders
By Debron B. – Criminal Justice Intern
Reentry resources are pivotal to every returning citizen's reintegration into society, especially sex offenders. Despite that, sex offenders have to deal with additional barriers that obstruct their reentry process. It is believed that by giving offenders an opportunity to impact their communities positively, they will be less likely to recidivate back into the prison system. Contradictory to this belief, sex offenders are often denied the chance to reintegrate into their local community and even get harassed for attempting to find work and employment. It is beneficial for both the sex offenders and the general public that this subset of returning citizens is given the ability to use the same reentry resources as others.
Sex offenders are in dire need of more reentry programs that cater to their specific residential and employment needs. Numerous states still have employment …
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