Introduction
In order to reduce recidivism, rehabilitation programs that provide support to those released from custody are necessary. The distinctive feature of these programs is the fact that they help find employment, housing, and other necessities that support probationers’ reintegration into society. In addition, the supervision these programs offer helps probationers stay on track and out of trouble. The types of recourses that need to support these programs are staffing and monetary support.
Discussion
Adequate rehabilitation programs are a powerful source of recidivism prevention. However, not all such programs can be sufficiently effective due to various reasons (Grattet & Bird, 2018). Not the least of these reasons is the lack of monetary support and, subsequently, staffing (Holmboe et al., 2016). The lack of personnel leads to a lack of supervision and time that the supervisor can spend with a probationer. The time constraints that such conditions add a sense of stress to the supervisors’ work, which, in turn, can hinder or alter their relationship with the persons under their care. It has been established that high levels of stress lead to lower work performance and social issues (Altindag, 2020). Given the fact that the personnel’s work is social in nature, a supervisor’s attitude towards their tasks can be severely affected in a negative way.
Conclusion
Another important aspect of efficient rehabilitation programs is the staff’s readiness to deal with problems that arise during their work with probationers. The lack of funding contributes to insufficient training of personnel, which results in their inability to handle complications that arise along the way to success (Holmboe et al., 2016). Given the severity of the issues that can emerge, the recommended set of recourses would include funding, personnel, training, and stress reduction consultations with a mental health professional.
References
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Holmboe, E. S., Edgar, L., & Hamstra, S. (2016). The milestones guidebook. Chicago, IL: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.