Reviewed on: April 29,2016
Re-entry & Rehabilitation

do inmates need counseling to transition out?

do inmates need counseling to transition out

Most inmates that do more than a year need some sort of reentry and rehabilitation counseling.
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✓ Verified answer April 23,2016 · Re-entry & Rehabilitation
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Most inmates that do more than a year need some sort of reentry and rehabilitation counseling. These programs that are usually offered immediately before release or at the halfway house level and provide a safe, structured, supervised environment, as well as employment counseling, job placement, financial management assistance, and other services to help individuals rebuild their ties to the community for a successful transition.
Accepted Answer Date Created: April 23,2016
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2016.