Beyond Bars: Rejoining Society After Prison

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<B>Can the common criminal get a fresh start<BR><BR> An essential resource for former convicts and their families post-incarceration.</B><BR><BR> The United States has the largest criminal justice system in the world, with currently over 7 million adults and juveniles in jail, prison, or community custody. Because they spend enough time in prison to disrupt their connections to their families and their communities, they are not prepared for the difficult and often life-threatening process of reentry. As a result, the percentage of these people who return to a life of crime and additional prison time escalates each year. <I>Beyond Bars</I> is the most current, practical, and comprehensive guide for ex-convicts and their families about managing a successful reentry into the community and includes:<BR><BR> *Tips on how to prepare for release while still in Prison<BR> *Ways to deal with family members, especially spouses and children<BR> *Finding a job<BR> *Money issues such as budgets, bank accounts, taxes, and debt<BR> *Avoiding drugs and other illicit activities<BR> *Free resources to rely on for support
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Essential for the first time offender
I am working on implementing programs,in my state,to make the re-entry process more successful for the just released offender. This book did not tell me much that I wasn't already aware of, but it would be great, even essential for the first time offender who is approaching release. It tells it like it is and would be a great guide for the individual who really wants to put his or her life back in order. The road is not easy,but this book will tell you what to expect and how to deal with all the bumps in your path. This would be a great gift from family members to the about to be released offender. Sue Coon, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

READER IN FLORIDA
I READ A LOT OF PRISON BOOKS.THIS BOOK IS ABOUT PEOPLE GETTING OUT OF JAIL OR PRISON. I FOUND IT TO BE A GREAT READ, WITH LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT FELONS TRYING TO REMAKE THEIR LIVES, LIKE FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE, A JOB TO PAY THE BILLS, AND A WAY TO PREVENT THEIR RETURN TO PRISON. THIS IS BOOK EVERY INMATE SHOULD READ IN PRISON BEFORE THEY GET OUT.

Beyond Bars -- nice overview
I caught the tail-end of the authors interviewed on NPR. I purchased the book for both myself and my brother (who is currently serving time at State level).

My brother, at first, thought the book would not be helpful. He was reluctant. However, he read it and thought that although some of it was common sense, that it held some good helpful topics. He even took a few of the items to his group session to discuss with other inmates to get their feedback. He felt like the book was realistic and did not talk down to inmates and was trying to be helpful.

I thought that it helped me to get a good picture about what difficulties he would be facing coming out of prison and also gave me insight into things I have no knowledge about...like the parole process etc. I also would have never thought about some of the things discussed such as why it is best not to own a car ..and if you must own a car, what ones would be best.

I do think that the book was a little light on the unique aspects of 'violent offender' re-entry. I think finding a job for violent offenders will be more difficult and wonder if there are additional aspects that could have been addressed.

However, I think the book is a must read for everyone about to re-enter as well as those friends and family members that will be the support structure for those re-entering.

BeyoBeyond Bars: Rejoining Society After Prison
Para esta navidades recibir como regalo de navidad el libro del Prof. Stephen Richards, denominado Beyond Bars: Rejoining Society After Prison, luego de comenzar a leerlo me encuentro estoy gratamente sorprenida con su contenido, porque no solamente orienta a los exconvictos a insertarse en la sociedad, sino tambien es capaz de orientar a cualquier persona que desea mejorar su calidad de vida, da orientaciones tanto desde el punto de vista familiar, intectual y de trabajando, es una guia que todo el mundo deberia consultar, sin duda la trayectoria de vida del autor es garantia para el existo.

Great information
You need to give this book to your sister or bother when they are coming out of prison. This book opens your eyes to how hard it is to get back into the general public. It also gives you an over view of what to expect and how to stay out and not go back. It goes through the steps on how to be successful on the outside. It was also an easy read and easily understood.

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