The Long Way Home

In seven chapters, readers will learn the history of the penal system, a weapon against the black population's growth for over 100 years. As it has remain a unique correlation with the institution of slavery from an historical context. The long fought battles that got industries in prisons, forced out but later to return only to thrive and change the entire system into a billion dollar business. The socialization process, and the brutality that under-develops people in prison, making it difficult to re-adjust to society once released. These and other view point of Recidivism, and how the community can get involved are from the perspective of those inside the prison walls. The reader will learn, how to help the post incarcerated by learning why "halfway houses" don't work and what program is working and why? How to orientation the newly released on "the social media trap," and what to consider when facing the "criminal background checks." Herein, the reader will find answers that real, raw and uncut. This book appeals to anyone that is interested in helping those that are or have been incarcerated.