Probation and Parole

Prison inmates are some of the most "maladjusted" people in society. Most of these inmates have had too little discipline or too much, come from broken homes, and/or have little or no self-esteem. They are very insecure and are " at war with themselves as well as with society." (Szumski 20) Most inmates did not learn moral values or learn to follow everyday norms. Also, when most lawbreakers are labeled criminals, they enter the phase of …

…of dollars into the economy each year and if LaForest 4 there were no new prisons needed it would mean the loss of thousands of jobs (Szumski 24-26). In conclusion, things need to be done to improve rehabilitation in America. Improvement in job training, counseling, and halfway houses for rehabilitation must be brought to the forefront by citizens. If we do not get involved and try to make changes, our crime problem could worsen beyond control.