Why Correctional Facilities Do Not Always Correct Culprits' Behaviours

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Correctional facilities are designed to rehabilitate offenders, equipping them with the skills and support necessary to reintegrate them into society as law-abiding citizens. Against this backdrop, correctional facilities across the world have failed woefully to achieve this goal, and culprits (offenders) often leave with unchanged or even worsened behaviours. One reason that makes correctional facilities unable to correct culprits' behaviours is lack of effective rehabilitation programmes. Many correctional facilities focus on punishments rather than rehabilitation, neglecting to address underlying issues that contribute to criminal behaviours. 

Some instances of ineffectiveness of correctional facilities are:

1. High recidivism rates:

Studies have shown that many offenders return to criminal behaviours after release, indicating that correctional facilities are not effectively addressing underlying issues. According to the United States' Bureau of Justice Statistics, within three (3) years after release, about 67% of prisoners were rearrested, and within five (5) years, about 76% were rearrested. 

2. Ineffective rehabilitation programmes:

In some countries, correctional facilities have been criticized for lacking effective rehabilitation programmes, leading to high recidivism rates and continued criminal behaviours.

3. Lack of job training and education:

Without access to job training and education, offenders may struggle to find employment, increasing the likelihood of recidivism. 

There are many documented proofs of offenders who returned to crimes after release from correctional facilities, highlighting the urgent need for more effective rehabilitation programmes and support services. These examples illustrate the challenges faced by correctional facilities in correcting and reforming offenders' behaviours, and the need for improving rehabilitation programmes and support services.

Underlying issues affecting offenders in correctional facilities include:

1. Trauma and adversity: 

  Many offenders have experienced trauma and adversity, which can contribute to criminal behaviours if left unaddressed.

2. Substance abuse:

Substance abuse is a common issue among offenders, and without proper treatment, it can lead to continued criminal behaviours. In fact, it is has been proved beyond all reasonable doubts that those offenders who used to smoke one packet of cigarettes daily before going to the correctional facilities, end up smoking more than one packet when they are released. Some become exceedingly violent and intolerant by the time they are released from the penitentiaries. They are fed up with this life! At least, that is what their behaviours seem to tell everybody around them.

3. Lack of systems:

Offenders often lack support systems, making it difficult for them to reintegrate into society successfully. 

Strategies for improving the conditions of inmates of correctional facilities are:

1. Evidence-based rehabilitation programmes:

Implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programmes that address underlying issues can help offenders develop skills and support necessary for successful reintegration into society.

2. Job training and education:

Providing job training and education can equip offenders with the skills and support necessary for successful reintegration into society.

3. Mental health support:

 Offering adequate mental health support can help offenders, reducing the likelihood of recidivism.

A correctional facility, as its name implies, is a place where offenders are kept both for punishments and rehabilitation programmes. As a matter of fact, the goal of correctional facility is not only to mete  out punitive measures to offenders but also to encourage them to reflect on their wrong actions, repent, and get reformed. In this modern age, correctional facilities aim to provide a range of programmes and services to support rehabilitation, such as education, job training, counseling, and treatment of substance abuse or mental health issues. The ultimate goal is to help individuals prepare for a successful reintegration into society upon release from the correctional facilities.  

In conclusion, correctional facilities do not always correct culprits' behaviours as it is  intended due to ineffective rehabilitation programmes, underlying issues, and lack of support systems. By implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, providing job training and education, and offering mental health support, we can work towards creating correctional facilities that truly rehabilitate offenders and promote reintegration into society.

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