EurekAlert:
People convicted of federal white-collar crimes come from different social and demographic backgrounds compared to those convicted of other offenses. Typically older and from the middle class, white-collar offenders face unique challenges during reentry into society. Yet, research on how social class influences their reintegration remains scarce.
A study by Florida Atlantic University, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, explores these challenges, focusing on how stigma, social background and emotional factors impact white-collar offenders as they transition into society after prison. The study also examines how modern technology, including social media, intensifies the stigma of imprisonment.
Using qualitative data from formerly incarcerated individuals, including both white-collar and non-white-collar offenders, researchers examined if white-collar offenders experience reentry differently, displaying either resilience or sensitivity. The resiliency hypothesis suggests they reintegrate easily due to their social status and skills, while the sensitivity hypothesis suggests they are more vulnerable to emotional distress and stigma from public shaming. Continue reading >>>
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