The long term well-being of people who are convicted of crimes is not a common topic of discussion in today’s world. And understandably so: it’s a difficult topic that is inherently “unsavory” to consider. Most people just don’t want to think about it. But this is an important topic, because unless the person convicted of the offense is put behind bars for the rest of his or her life, they will eventually re-enter society.
Assimilating back into society after a crime is a huge problem right now. People carry a criminal history, in addition to having massive consequences related to finances and personal activities, and makes to often find a suitable job or place to live. When people are unable to assimilate back into society, recidivism increases and a person with a criminal record, much less a sex offender, could become destined to fail.