: Long-term prisoners often develop "prison habits" that are hard to break, such as eating with an arm around their plate to protect food or sitting with their back to a wall.
: A criminal record often acts as a permanent brand. Many report being excluded from 95% of job opportunities, leading to "worst-case" manual labor jobs. Ex-Con
: Returning to the same environment or social circle that contributed to the initial crime is a primary cause of re-arrest. Staying "free" often requires a complete overhaul of one's social network. Success Stories and Resources : Long-term prisoners often develop "prison habits" that