My friend just got out of prison after serving a long sentence, how can I help him adjust to normal life?
My friend just got out of prison after serving a long sentence, how can I help him adjust to normal life?
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There are a lot of ways you can help your friend adjust to life after prison. Here are some ideas:
- Make him feel welcome whenever he visits and create a safe space where he can be himself. 
- Invite him over for regular meals, offering healthy nutrition and the social comfort of conversation. 
- Introduce him to activities he might find rewarding such as hobbies, exercise or educational opportunities. 
- Connect him with trusted mentors or job contacts who can offer guidance and advice on his desired field of work. 
- Have an open mind when it comes to his criminal background, listening without judgement and showing empathy for what he’s gone through while encouraging a positive outlook toward the future.  367 views Jun 29, '16
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My friend just got out of prison after serving a long sentence, how can I help him adjust to normal life?
user
There are several ways to help an ex-prisoner adjust to life outside of prison. First, allow the person time and space to cope with all of the changes. Show understanding if he or she displays unpredictable emotions or struggles to cope with daily life. Help him or her find a place to stay and get started on essential needs like food, clothes and medical care. Introduce him/her slowly to new experiences, helping them rebuild connections with friends and family while helping them avoid stimulating environments (like bars). Provide opportunities for healthy outlets, such as volunteer work or educational programs, so that they can establish purposeful routines

Encourage him/her also towards a positive outlook about their future by helping them set goals that are attainable while focusing on aspects of their past behavior that produced successful results. Positive affirmation through recognition for even small successes will go a long way in boosting self-confidence while reinforcing healthy lifestyle changes
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