Abstract

CHIKADZI, Victor. Challenges facing ex-offenders when reintegrating into mainstream society in Gauteng, South Africa. Social work (Stellenbosch. Online) [online]. 2017, vol.53, n.2, pp.288-300. ISSN 2312-7198.  https://doi.org/10.15270/52-2-569.

Offender rehabilitation and reintegration have come to be embraced as a vital component of a comprehensive and holistic crime-fighting strategy. Despite this, research shows that upon release from prison, ex-offenders are faced with a myriad of challenges that weaken the possibility of reform and predispose ex-offenders to recidivism. Using primary data from a qualitative study, this paper discusses the challenges faced by ex-offenders when reintegrating into mainstream society in Gauteng, South Africa. The findings show that ex-offenders struggle to adjust because of broken family and community relationships, unemployment and lack of after-care services, among others factors.

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