Understanding the Challenges Imposed by Parole

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2024-05

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Augusta University

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The purpose of this study is to formally investigate the challenges that parolees face during their personal reentry experiences and how those challenges make reentry more difficult. I gathered six participants using convenience sampling. I was able to accomplish this through conducting six semi-structured, qualitative interviews at both, Augusta University and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. The interviews were coded using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. I was able to break down my findings into nine themes and two subthemes. The four most frequently discussed there were A1. Employment, A3. Social Support, A6. Reentry Adaptations, and B. Prison Experiences. According to my findings and supporting literature, parolees attribute most of the challenges they face during reentry to carceral control, employment, and social support barriers. Limitations and future directions are discussed.

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