The Long term Psychological Effects of Incarceration

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FAMILY the people who matters most the source of
HAPPINESS and strength The people we LOVE most
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But, When a family member is incarcerated
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Incarceration may result to more than just
depression Prisoners may also develop serious
psychological problems because of social isolation
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The Long term Psychological Effects of
Incarceration

• A Prisoners Call Solutions Presentation

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Adaptation to incarceration is almost always
impossible and difficult...Incarcerated people
may sometimes be very disruptive and
dysfunctional at times...maybe because of over
thinking and remorse for the crime committed...
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Anger and Violence
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Each day prisoners have to struggle to survive
another day...Everyday, they live in fear and
anxiety not knowing if they'll ever see the light
of day again
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FEAR and ANXIETY
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Incarceration is truly life-changing Social
isolation, especially from the family, makes it
more difficult for imprisoned people to cope with
the life behind bars This is when depression
sets in
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Depression
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Every incarceration is painful not just for the
loved ones, but for the prisoners themselves as
well But, PAIN comes from their longing to
finally be with their families againEveryday,
they would have to deal with the idea why they
have to do their time behind barsThe thought
and the sight of making their families suffer is
above all painful than any other punishments the
law could give
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Acceptance of their faults and failures would
mean so much to them The family should make them
feel that when they get to the end of the tunnel
that a good LIFE is still waiting for them
Constant communication is important to somehow
ease all their pains
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Families should bridge the distance their
HAPPINESS is just numbers away. At this point,
nothing else would matter most than to hear your
voice.
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Bridging the DISTANCE between inmates and their
families
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Welcome him home with open arms The Prison walls
are now just part of a very PAINFUL nightmare.