This master’s thesis focuses on individuals who have served a prison sentence and the challenges they face while reintegrating into society after their release. The research is based on the theoretical starting points of vulnerable groups, social exclusion, ecological perspective, social capital, social network and cognitive-behavioral theory. It also discusses the purposes of penal punishment with imprisonment and life in prison as an institution. Furthermore, the thesis also critically evaluates the incarceration of individuals and the support provided to them during their imprisonment. In addition to the individual’s life before the prison experience and during the time the person is incarcerated, the thesis also looks at the challenges they face and the support available to them after their release. The empirical section contains the results of a research study conducted with ten individuals who experienced prison life. These part problematizes the lack of post-penal support, stating the hardships or challenges that persons face upon release. Based on the results or interpretation, it offers suggestions for improvement in their integration into everyday life. These findings are important for determining the needs and desires of individuals who have served a prison sentence and planning meaningful forms of assistance to support their reintegration into society.
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