prison's life

A friend of mine that I had known for 2 years informed me that he had served 10 yars in prison. It was hard to deal with. After the initial shock of the news we had several discussions about his life there and afterwards. It took him 16 months to even find a job and he still deals with rejection by many. I think the thing that helped him the most was relocating to a different place from where he was originally from. According to him he says that he understands completely people that return to prison. They get so discouraged and desperate that it is easier to return than to try to overcome their past. It would be next to impossible for someone to advance in life if they return to the same territory that people are familiar with them and their history. He has a good job now and is doing quite well but the only reason he feels like he does is because he had his job for a year before they even found out and he had already proven himself to the company. Kind of sad that you have to be so deceiving but what choice do they have if they are going to try to make a go of it?

i said on other topic that my partner went in jail he got out almost 6 years ago.but society rejects him and others like him.he isn't accepted of my family neither now after so many years and a child together,also in the neighbourhood people look to him suspicious ,he can't find a decent job because of his history,he got only slow paid and hardly jobs without documents cause the ex-prisoners are seen very bad from the society .nobody like to hire a men that was in jail.most of people can't trust him.i think there should be done something for them cause if they can't integrate in the society they go back in jail.i mean to the ones who want to change, to live honestly cause not all of them deserve another chance

Hey. Its only natural that ex-cons are going to find it hard to fit back into outside life, especially if they're looking to go into the work force... Like you say people misjudge and talk, and can be really judge mental, all this is some form of fear for there own safety, and financial security, affraid of being ripped off etc... They brand these people before ever giving them a chance to show his or her abilities... Although I dont agree with their crimes, every deserves a chance at a better loving life...

My husband spent 8 years in prison.That was 12 years ago..When he first got out he was out of control and headed back in there. He has grown so much and stays out of trouble..Hes 44 years old now but when he first ot out he couldnt get a job because of his history.I feel society should have more programs for people when they get out exspecially second chance employment oppurtunities.