The Role of Corrections Facilities in Preparing Offenders for Reentry Many critics argue that the criminal justice system is simply a “holding cell” for criminals where they are locked away until their sentences are served, without gaining any useful skills or job readiness for when they eventually reenter society. To address this, many correctional facilities are improving opportunities for inmates to gain these types of skills and make a smoother transition to regular life. What new skills should these facilities provide? Should opportunities be provided to all inmates or just some? Are the programs to develop skills useful?