Challenges and ethical dilemmas in religious ministries support for post-correctional reintegration of ex-offenders from Port Harcourt maximum correctional service centre, Nigeria.
Qualitative analysis highlights barriers to effective reintegration for ex-offenders, suggesting ethical approaches are needed in religious ministries.
Key Points
Moral support from religious ministries is essential, yet many ex-offenders hesitate to engage with them post-incarceration.
Lack of holistic reintegration services limits effectiveness, with trust issues driven by perceived insincerity in support approaches.
Theoretical frameworks include Work Role Transitional Care Theory and Critical Conflict Theory, applied through interviews and discussions.
Improved strategies are necessary; ethical dilemmas in public exposure of ex-offenders can hinder successful social reintegration.