Halfway house
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Many times the purpose of a halfway house is to allow people to begin the process of reintegration with society, while still providing monitoring and support; this is generally believed to reduce the risk of recidivism or relapse when compared to a release directly into society. Some halfway houses are meant soley for reintegration of persons who have been recently released from prison or jail, but many are recovery houses or "sober" houses where residents are asked to remain sober and comply with a recovery program. These "sober" halfway houses are many times voluntary places of residence and many of the residents may have no criminal record whatsoever.
There is often opposition from neighborhoods where halfway houses attempt to locate.
In the United Kingdom, "Halfway house" usually refers to a place where people with mental disorders, victims of child abuse, orphans or teenage runaways can stay. The latter are often run by charities, including the Church of England and other churches, and community groups. Residential places for offenders on bail are known as "bail hostels".
However, a halfway house more usually refers to something combining features of two other things, for example a solution to a problem based on two ideas.
See also
- Almshouse
- Deinstitutionalisation
- Hostel
- Poorhouse
- Sober living environment
- Types of drug rehabilitation treatment
