Reintegration of ex-offenders on community : a case study of Whittlesea township in Lukhanji municipality
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2014
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University of Fort Hare
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This research is an exploratory study on the challenges that offenders face upon release from prison which in turn contribute to recidivism. The study utilized labelling theory.Furthermore, the qualitative methodology used for this research included in-depth interviews and focus group discussion in order to gather information on the challenges that contribute to recidivism.
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Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape, Ex-convicts -- Rehabilitation -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape, Social work with criminals -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape, Correctional psychology -- South Africa --Eastern Cape