This paper explores the multifaceted role of social work interventions in community corrections, emphasizing the provision of informational, practical, and emotional support to offenders. Social workers act as key facilitators, bridging the gap between offenders and essential resources, services, and networks. By offering tailored support, such as vocational training, psychological guidance, and access to basic needs, social work professionals address offenders' immediate challenges while fostering long-term independence and social reintegration. Additionally, social workers mobilize formal and informal resources to create a supportive environment that reduces recidivism risk. The ethical foundation of social work underscores the importance of advocating for systemic change, aiming to eliminate discrimination and enhance the societal acceptance of offenders. This paper concludes by underscoring the indispensable role of social work in building inclusive systems that empower offenders to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.

Wang Xiaoyu, Lv Guoyi. The Construction of a Social Work Service System for Community Corrections. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 12: 33-39. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2024.061206.

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