Title: Types of Prison Rehabilitation | Legal Beagle
Headings: Types of Prison Rehabilitation
Types of Prison Rehabilitation
Educational
Spiritual
Work Programs
Transitional Programs

Content: The goal of prison is to both punish and rehabilitate the inmates, with the intent that upon release an inmate has a higher chance of reentering society and functioning without criminal activity. Although not all inmates participate in rehabilitation programs, some rehabilitation programs include educational, spiritual, work and transitional programs. Educational
Educational programs within the prison environment include classes to help with obtaining a GED or High School Diploma, college level coursework, learning English as a second language and activities within the library. Inmates who increase their skills in these areas often have a higher chance of reentering society and being more successful at not repeating criminal behavior. Working within these educational settings gives an inmate something else to do with his time. Spiritual
Prisons hire chaplains to minister, supervise and manage the spiritual needs of an inmate population. Inmates are free to practice any religion of their choosing, including no religion at all. Community leaders and organizations often volunteer their time to provide study over sacred texts, worship services, meditation sessions and other times of spiritual practice in accordance with prison rules and safety requirements. Self-help programs are also provided, such as life-building and communication skill-building classes. Work Programs
Working within the prison gives inmates several benefits, including a structured work day, job experience, the ability to practice positive team-building skills and receiving pay that helps them fund incidental living expenses behind bars.