ABSTRACT
‘IT has been said that a prisoner's real punishment begins when he is discharged; and, again, that the true test of a prison system is what happens to a man when he comes out. Modern methods of prison treatment seek the social rehabilitation of the offender, endeavouring to prepare him to take his place once more as a normal member of society, and to help him retain the feeling that he is still part of the community and that the community takes a continuing interest in his welfare. But this effort may be fruitless unless the difficult transition to life in the world outside the prison gates is helped and guided by a humane and efficient system of after-care; but for organised help and guidance on release, recovery would often be very difficult, if not impossible.’ 1
