Ndike, Gcobani2017-10-252017-10-252014http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/957This 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.enCriminals -- Rehabilitation -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeEx-convicts -- Rehabilitation -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeSocial work with criminals -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeCorrectional psychology -- South Africa --Eastern CapeThesis