Summary: The Reality Of The Halfway Housing System

The reality of the halfway housing system is that there is no guarantee that every offender who goes through a community-based facility program will become successful. Many forms of community resistance are a product of misunderstanding. According to Stephen Daniel Bériault: “The framework upon which community resistance is grounded is that of indignation, fear and hostility, supported by prejudicial judgements, stereotypes and lack of knowledge.” (Bériault, p.11) It is appropriate to question why communities are so terrified of the dangers of halfway housing rather than the importance of ensuring positive outcomes. Community members fear that lack of supervision may cause offenders to become violent and uncooperative. Many may also worry that