Academic Scientific JournalsSpecificity of prison sentences among seniors and difficulties in their reentry
Keywords:
correction, seniors, prisonAbstract
These days we can observe the process of social aging. This phenomena is reflected in the structure of prison population. The changing age proportion of the prisoners has began a challenge for penitentiary system. The purpose of the article is to introduce the particular needs of the imprisonment seniors. This article presents an aging process among population in the prison as a social problem, which is displayed in negative consequences for the prisoners, society and social institutions. Elderly prisoners may face difficulties not only during social reintegration, but also they can be afraid of leaving the prison. Penitentiary institution, where stay elderly people, should provide them medical, psychological and educational support.
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