Community Justice Innovation in Preparation and Support Prisoners Out Society

Abstract

This research the objective of this study was to study guidelines for preparing and accepting prisoners leaving prisons in Thailand. Offenders had difficulty adapting from a place of detention back to society. The preparation innovative of the Center for Assistance to Reintegration and Employment (CARE) in the detention facility gave offenders encouragement to return to society and create good relationships. This has a positive effect on the return of offenders to the community. In addition, there was community innovation to support the return to a new environment unlike before (Recidivism). There were beneficial activities resulting in no risk of recidivism. Welfare requires skills. Therefore, the correction and rehabilitation of offenders in the community and the presence of a community justice network, who had public consciousness, were important mechanisms. Local administration or those with positions in the local government may assist coordinate with the work network, budget, and implement complementary community job creation projects. These can create participation and understanding to the community in all sectors and create a social ground for the ex-convicts.