reintegration

Definition

The bureaucratic rebrand of 'getting your life back together after society kicked you out'—a legal and social term for rejoining the general population after serving time, exile, or other institutional punishment. Sounds hopeful; often involves learning how to use new phone technology.

Example Usage

The prisoner's reintegration program included job training and counseling to ease his transition back into civilian life.

Source: Common criminal justice and social services terminology

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