People with criminal records do face many challenges in reintegrating into society, but it is not impossible. ### Difficulties faced 1. **Social discrimination and prejudice** - The public often has negative views and prejudices against people with criminal records. For example, in the job market, many employers will refuse to hire people with criminal records for fear of potential risks, even if they are fully capable of doing the job. This discrimination makes it difficult for people with criminal records to find jobs, limiting their financial resources and career development opportunities. - In terms of social interaction, neighbors, friends, etc. may stay away from them, making it difficult for them to establish a normal network of interpersonal relationships and further isolating themselves from society. 2. **Legal restrictions** - Some laws impose additional restrictions on people with criminal records. For example, some industries or professions explicitly prohibit people with specific criminal records from entering, such as those engaged in education, medical care, finance, etc., which often require no criminal record. This greatly narrows their career choices and makes it difficult for them to obtain a stable income and a way to improve their social status. - In terms of obtaining some social welfare and rights, criminal records may also affect them, such as applications for housing subsidies and loans may be rejected, affecting their basic living security. 3. **Self-identity and psychological pressure** - People with criminal records often carry a heavy psychological burden and feel guilty and inferior about their past. This negative self-cognition will affect their motivation and confidence to actively integrate into society. - They may worry about the strange eyes of others and the gossip behind their backs, so they behave more cautiously, further hindering normal social interaction and integration. ### Positive factors and the possibility of integration 1. **Personal efforts and changes** - Many people with criminal records can reflect deeply on their past and really want to turn over a new leaf. They increase their employment competitiveness by learning new skills and improving their own qualities. For example, some people will participate in vocational training courses and learn a craft so that they can start over in a legal job. - Some people actively participate in social welfare activities, give back to society through volunteer services, etc., show their changes and positive attitudes, gradually win the recognition and trust of others, and create conditions for reintegration into society. 2. **Social support and assistance** - There are also some organizations and projects in society that are specifically designed to help people with criminal records reintegrate into society. These organizations provide career guidance, psychological counseling, legal aid and other support to help them overcome difficulties and readjust to social life. - The family also plays a vital role in this process. The understanding, support and acceptance of their family can give them emotional comfort and the courage to start over, helping them to better integrate into society. - As social concepts gradually change, more and more people are beginning to realize that people with criminal records should be given a chance to reform, and this change in social atmosphere is also conducive to their reintegration into society. In general, although it is difficult for people with criminal records to reintegrate into society, through the combined effect of personal efforts, social support, and changes in concepts, it is possible for them to gradually reintegrate into society and lead a normal life.