What is the goal of rehabilitation?

The goal of rehabilitation is fundamentally to help individuals restore and improve their well-being, enabling them to reinstate good character and achieve a stable lifestyle. This process often involves providing the necessary support, resources, and guidance to address underlying issues—whether they are related to physical health, mental health, substance abuse, or social skills. By focusing on restoring individuals to a state where they can function optimally in society, rehabilitation aims to empower them and facilitate their integration into the community as productive and contributing members.

Other approaches, such as punishment or financial compensation, do not align with the core objectives of rehabilitation. While they may serve different purposes within the criminal justice system or social services, they are not focused on the constructive development or positive reintegration of individuals into society, which is the essence of rehabilitation.