Study of individuals no longer on parole and their experiences with education accessibility, housing, and family relationships

Recent research provides systematic attention to the process of the formerly incarcerated and their reintegration into society. However there is scant research that gives attention to the reintegration process, the mandatory supervision and the stipulations that are placed on the formerly incarcerated. My study identifies current research that helps to understand the current topic of Parole, and how they promote high rates of recidivism. This thesis analyzes the experience of the formerly incarcerated, specifically the technical violations that they experienced while under supervision. To understand the experience of the formerly incarcerated. This thesis focuses on the perspective and the experience of those formerly under supervision. According to Swan (2017) to understand any legal intervention related to crime and delinquency it is important to go beyond enforcement measures. So that we can understand the everyday experiences of those people who are affected by it. (Swan et al 2017). I interviewed a sample of 8 people, who were previously under Parole/Probation supervision. The findings in this study outline the day to day barriers that Parole stipulations cause on those under supervision. I conclude that Parole rather than rehabilitate people, only adds to the high rates of recidivism. Keywords: Criminalization, Documented gang, Parole, non-violent or non-criminal offenses, Labeling Theory, Convict Criminology, Dehumanizing