Resocialization: meaning, definitions and examples

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resocialization

 

[ riːˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

prison system

The process of adapting an individual back into society after a period of incarceration, often involving therapy, education, and support programs.

Synonyms

reentry, rehabilitation, reintegration

Examples of usage

  • Resocialization programs aim to reduce recidivism rates among ex-convicts.
  • After his release from prison, John underwent a period of resocialization to help him reintegrate into society.
  • The goal of resocialization is to help individuals develop the skills needed to lead a law-abiding life.
  • Resocialization is a crucial step in the rehabilitation of offenders.
  • Successful resocialization can lead to a decrease in criminal behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "resocialization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ressocialização

🇮🇳 पुनः समाजीकरण

🇩🇪 Resozialisierung

🇮🇩 resosialisasi

🇺🇦 ресоціалізація

🇵🇱 resocjalizacja

🇯🇵 再社会化 (さいしゃかいか)

🇫🇷 resocialisation

🇪🇸 resocialización

🇹🇷 resosyalizasyon

🇰🇷 재사회화 (jaesahoewa)

🇸🇦 إعادة التأهيل الاجتماعي

🇨🇿 resocializace

🇸🇰 resocializácia

🇨🇳 再社会化 (zài shèhuì huà)

🇸🇮 resocializacija

🇮🇸 endursamfélagsmótun

🇰🇿 қайта әлеуметтендіру

🇬🇪 რესოციალიზაცია (resocializacia)

🇦🇿 reabilitasiya

🇲🇽 resocialización

Word origin

The term 'resocialization' originated in the field of sociology and criminology to describe the process of reintegrating individuals back into society after a period of isolation or incarceration. It emphasizes the importance of providing support, education, and therapy to help individuals adjust to life outside of a controlled environment. The concept of resocialization highlights the need for addressing the social and psychological factors that may have contributed to an individual's criminal behavior, with the goal of reducing recidivism rates and promoting successful reintegration into society.

See also: antisocial, sociability, socialist, socialite, socialization, socialize, unsociable.