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Family as the Foundation of Change – a Case Study of Effective Social Rehabilitation
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Institute of Pedagogy, University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Góra, Poland
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Karol Marcinkowski University Hospital in Zielona Góra, Zielona Góra, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2025-05-07
Acceptance date: 2025-08-25
Online publication date: 2025-11-02
Corresponding author
Paulina Borek
Szpital Uniwersytecki im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Zielonej Górze, Zyty 26, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Polska
Szpital Uniwersytecki im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Zielonej Górze, Zyty 26, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Polska
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Aim. This article highlights the crucial role of the family in supporting the resocialization and social reintegration of individuals leaving prison. The family, as an emotional, moral, and practical support system, plays a vital role in reshaping attitudes and behaviours,
helping individuals reintegrate into society and live according to social norms. The analysis focuses on the influence of family relationships, emotional engagement, and support on the motivation of incarcerated individuals to change and their efforts toward resocialization.
Methods and materials. The methodology is based on an individual case study and conceptual analysis. Definitions of key terms such as family, resocialization, and penitentiary isolation provide the theoretical foundation for the discussion. The article examines the family’s role in social reintegration, particularly the importance of emotional and motivational support in the resocialization process. Results and conclusion. The results of the case analysis suggest that strong family bonds, including emotional involvement and support from close relatives, are crucial drivers for personal change and successful reintegration into society. The study emphasises the need for an individualised approach to resocialization and highlights the positive influence of family dynamics on individuals undergoing the process. These findings offer
a foundation for further research into the role of family in the post-prison reintegration of individuals and the significance of their involvement in the resocialization process.
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