Beyond the gates: The lived experience of an ex-convict's return to society

Date of Publication

2014

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Liezl Astudillo Rillera

Abstract/Summary

One of the many concerns of an ex-convict upon release is his or her vulnerability to recidivism. Being able to successfully return to society is not easy for ex-convicts considering the fact that there are several factors that hinder their successful reentry (i.e., lack of job, discrimination, stigma, etc.). Despite the many factors that restrain one's reentry into society, there are still those who were able to successfully reintegrate into society. This paper examines the factors that could lead to a successful reentry of the prisoners through the use of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Ex-convicts were interviewed and data gathered were analyzed. According to the findings, family and friends' support and presence are the most important for the ex-convicts' reentry followed by involvement in community and church services. Seeing as society plays an important role with reentry, this study shows that an ex-convict needs and what society can do to help.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU18421

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

124 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Criminals--Rehabilitation--Philippines; Ex-convicts--Rehabilitation--Philippine; Prisoners--Philippines

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