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: Long-term prisoners often develop "prison habits" that are hard to break, such as eating with an arm around their plate to protect food or sitting with their back to a wall.

: Returning to the same environment or social circle that contributed to the initial crime is a primary cause of re-arrest. Staying "free" often requires a complete overhaul of one's social network. Success Stories and Resources Ex-Con

: Felony convictions can bar individuals from public housing (Section 8) and certain forms of financial aid, like Pell Grants or welfare. : Long-term prisoners often develop "prison habits" that