Student, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy – University of Belgrade
Student, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy – University of Belgrade
Student, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy – University of Belgrade
Student, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy – University of Belgrade
Student, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy – University of Belgrade
Received: November, 2 2020
Accepted: December, 15 2020
UDK: 364-786:343.261-052(497.1)
Pages: 9-26
doi: doi.org/10.47152/ziksi2020231
Numerous studies conducted in many countries indicate problems encountered by people released from Penitentiary Institutions – personal identification issuing, finding a job, stigmatization etc. The main goal of this study is to raise awareness regarding life difficulties of former convicts in Serbia. This should be achieved by representing some of the main challenges after their time in the Institution. This paperwork reflects six main themes identified as the main difficulties that research’s participants encounter. Those are related to: their attitudes towards country and society, labour market and employers, social environment and self-concept. In discussion we proposed potential solutions regarding improvement of post penalty support for ex-convicts, with destigmatization, proper information and institutional support emphasized.
KEY WORDS: former convicted persons / resocialization / post-penal support / personal perspective / stigmatization
