Objective 4: Discuss the re-entry program and why it has to begin while someone is still incarcerated.

Take a minute and stop and think about this. You are about to be released from prison. You are excited about getting out but also concerned about having no money and no job. Re-Entry was established to address these issues.

• Read the Article: The challenges of prisoner re-entry at: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ocu.Tontaleya/CJ3500/reentry_challenges.pdf

• What strategies can be used to help inmates deal with the challenges of re-entry?
• How can offenders prepare for re-entry upon release from prison?
• What steps should inmates take to avoid the negativity associated with being released from prison?