Rehab Of The Criminal Justice System Essay

The rehab of criminals in our justice system is flawed in many ways. The criminals that try to get “clean” or try to have a better life, can’t because of having to pay child support while they have nowhere to live or they can’t find a job because they have a criminal record. Many criminals who sell drugs or illegal items start right back up just weeks after getting out of prison or jail because they can’t afford to pay for their survival so they see it as easy money. This is an important issue that needs to be brought into view of the judicial system so a change can be made to help criminals that are trying. My step - uncle has been in prison for the past 2 years because he couldn’t afford to pay the child support that he had gained while in jail earlier over child support. He tried to get many jobs, trying to work
If you go to jail and say you and your significant other are divorced, they wants child support but you am locked up so you can’t work. The judicial system will look the other way when you are locked up but as soon as you get out you owe all that money to your ex that you can’t afford to pay. You had a good paying job but lost it when you got arrested and now they won't hire you back, you try to use your skills and education to get a job but are unable to because they check you background and see you had been arrested for something and they don’t want to high you. Most people(statistically) will turn to stealing items or vehicles, selling drugs, or even killing to get the money they need to pay their debts and have some extra left over to start their life back up. They see it as an easy escape but eventually get caught and the whole cycle starts over