Assignment
From the perspective of social labeling theory, why is it so difficult to successfully reintegrate ex-convicts into mainstream economy and society? From the standpoint of this theory, what would have to be done to substantially improve the success rate of ex-convict reintegration?
• Criminology, "Social Process Theories"
• The Economist, "Between a Rock and a Lawsuit: Hiring Ex-Convicts"
• The Straight Dope, "How Do European Nations Deal with Ex-Cons?"
• BBC, "Ex-Convicts Turn Naples Tour Guides"
• CNBC, "Prisoners Fear Freedom in Crisis-Hit Europe"