People with criminal records often face some additional challenges when reintegrating into society, but the situation varies from person to person and is not completely hopeless or impossible. The following points can help better understand this issue: 1. Difficulties in employment: Many employers may check the background of candidates when recruiting, and people with criminal records may encounter prejudice or be restricted by the requirements of certain specific positions during the job search process. This may put them at a disadvantage in the job market. 2. Social discrimination and stigmatization: The general public may have certain negative prejudices or stereotypes about criminal records. This stigmatization effect will affect individuals' process of establishing trust relationships, social networks and integrating into the community. 3. Housing and education issues: When applying for certain types of housing or participating in specific vocational training programs, some institutions may also consider the applicant's background record, which will cause individuals to encounter obstacles in obtaining resources and support. 4. Psychological and emotional challenges: Being labeled as a "former criminal" often makes people feel inferior, self-doubt, and even increases psychological pressure, which in turn affects their confidence and enthusiasm for self-reconstruction. However, in recent years, a number of positive initiatives and support systems have emerged to help people with criminal records reintegrate into society, such as: • Community reintegration programs and support from non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Many regions have set up special reintegration programs to provide vocational training, psychological counseling and social support to help them gradually adapt to social life. • Legal improvements: Some countries or regions have adopted "record sealing" or "information erasure" policies, allowing individuals who meet the conditions to have the opportunity to use legal means to reduce or eliminate the impact of past criminal records on their future lives. • Corporate and social responsibility: More and more companies recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion, and take the initiative to provide opportunities for those with criminal records, helping them to re-enter the workplace through probation periods, job training, etc. In general, having a criminal record does bring certain difficulties to reintegration into society, but through the joint efforts of all sectors of society, the support of laws and policies, and the positive changes of individuals, it is possible to gradually get out of the predicament and achieve self-reconstruction. The key lies in whether an effective social support network can be established and whether the dual obstacles of the inner and outer world can be overcome.