These problems make developing a strong, balanced Christian life harder. After several years of observation I find that it is almost as difficult for prisoners to make the transition from prison life to society, as it is to live in prison. Prisoners live for the day they are released. Yet that day may create special problems for them that they are not prepared for. Transitioning back into society is hard.
Family relationships have to be re-established.
Marriages and the problems caused by lengthy prison sentences have to be worked on. Jobs have to be found, and kept. Job applications ask if you have ever been in prison. Bills have to be paid. The stigma of being in prison is difficult to accept and overcome.