Al-Hikmah University Journal

This study investigated the role of social support in the reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of recidivist in the Nigeria correctional service, Oyo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design of the expost-facto type. Three hundred and sixteen (316) recidivists participated in the study. Four standardized instruments were used. Three research questions were raised and answered at 0.05 level of significance. The result indicated a significant relationship between social support and reformation of recidivists in the Nigeria correctional service, Oyo State. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that reformation of recidivists will be enhanced if prisoners are given the necessary social support by the government, family and the general public.