Delinquency
A fresh start after the crime
A criminal offense often has far-reaching consequences - prison sentences, fines or previous convictions make everyday life considerably more difficult. Perhaps you have served a sentence yourself or are accompanying a loved one who has been affected. With the right support, you can find your way back into everyday life.
Signs that support is useful
- Difficulties finding a job: If previous convictions or gaps in your CV make it difficult to apply for a job.
- Problems finding accommodation: If it is difficult to find accommodation after imprisonment.
- Stress on family relationships: If the period of imprisonment leads to conflicts with partners, children or parents.
- Uncertainty about social benefits: If there are questions about citizens' benefits, housing benefit or integration assistance after the period of imprisonment.
- Recidivism risk or disorientation: If there is a risk of reoffending due to a lack of prospects.
Finding support: Where can I get help?
- Support for offenders and resocialization services: These advice centres help offenders return to everyday life - with a focus on work, housing and social security.
- Social advice centres: They provide advice on social benefits such as citizens' allowance, housing benefit or integration assistance that can be applied for after the prison term.
- Counselling centers for relatives of prisoners: Relatives of prisoners can receive support in family counselling centers - for emotional stress and questions about the family situation.
- Homelessness assistance: If there is no permanent residence after the prison term, homelessness assistance offers help in finding accommodation.
Frequently asked questions about help with delinquency
Many former prisoners have difficulties finding an apartment. Counseling services such as criminal offender support or homelessness support can help. They provide support in the search for housing, accompany discussions with landlords and help with applications for rent deposits or housing benefit.
Yes, after imprisonment you are entitled to citizen's allowance if you do not have your own financial security. A social counseling center or the offender support service can help you with your application. They will tell you which documents are required and how to submit the application correctly.
People with a criminal record often find it harder to find work. Job centers and employment agencies offer special reintegration programs. Offender support and resocialization services accompany you in your job search, help you prepare application documents and arrange job offers.
Let us advise you now!
A new start is possible - even after a criminal offense. Counseling centers, offender support and social services can help you find work, housing and financial security. Get support.