A study of the causes that hinder successful resocialization of persons released from prison

Raspopin Evgenii Vladimirovich

The purpose of this work is to study the reasons that prevent successful resocialization of persons released from prison. The work was based on the study of reports of convicts, as well as their relatives and friends. According to the results of the study, three main groups of causes were identified. The first group – negative features of behavior of the former convict (laziness, idleness, bad habits, irresponsible behavior, etc.). The second group consists of negative behaviors of people around them that the former convict contacts (incorrect social circle, old connections and acquaintances, lack of support, etc.). The third group – unfavorable socio-economic conditions (difficulties in employment, difficult financial situation, etc.). The identified reasons can be considered as "targets" for organizing psych corrective work aimed at helping convicts to successfully re-socialize after their release from prison.

Keywords:resocialization, convicted, criminal behavior, repeat criminality, the psychology of prisoners.