Did You Know?
Some ex-cons help others who are in jail!
What is a Convict?
A convict is a person in jail.
What is an Ex-Con?
An ex-con is a person out of jail.
What ex-con Does
They look for jobs.
They try to make new friends.
They want to be good people.
They help their family.
They join groups for help.
They learn new skills.
More About ex-con
Ex-cons have a hard time. They may feel sad or scared. They want to fit in. It is tough to find work. Some people do not trust them.
Ex-cons can change. They can be nice and help others. They can show they are good. This helps them feel better.
Many ex-cons want to help kids. They tell their story. They want kids to learn from their mistakes.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Convict"] --> B["Definition: Found guilty of a crime"]
A --> C["Definition: Serving a sentence in prison"]
A --> D["Also known as: Prisoner"]
A --> E["Also known as: Inmate"]
A --> F["Also known as: Con"]
A --> G["Former convicts: Ex-con"]
A --> H["Non-custodial sentences: Not described as convict"]
What Do These Words Mean?
convict:a person who has been found guilty of a crime
sentenced:given a punishment by a court
non-custodial:not involving being in prison
prisoners:people who are held in prison
ex-con:a person who was in prison but is now free
