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Entrepreneuriat et prison : une étude exploratoire sur la création d’entreprise par des anciens détenus

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  • Walid A. Nakara
  • Maryline Bourdil

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One of the main problems that ex-convicts face is finding a job. Entrepreneurship programs have emerged as a viable solution. This research thus aimed to explore the characteristics of former convicts who became entrepreneurs and determine their needs in terms of support. This qualitative study was based on 22 semi-structured interviews with 11 former convicts and 11 business consultants. Our results pointed to the resilience that emerged through entrepreneurial behavior. This entrepreneurial resilience was associated with determination and a need for freedom. In addition, difficulties in networking were compensated by self-efficacy. Our findings also revealed no entrepreneurship training for this population, particularly during the detention period. Some of the business consultants were unaware of the ex-prisoners? background, which may have affected the quality of support, especially moral and psychological support. Certain qualities seem necessary to work with ex-convicts: a nonjudgmental attitude, sensitivity to their needs, and active listening skills.

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  • Walid A. Nakara & Maryline Bourdil, 2016. "Entrepreneuriat et prison : une étude exploratoire sur la création d’entreprise par des anciens détenus," Revue de l'Entrepreneuriat, De Boeck Université, vol. 15(2), pages 109-139.
    • Handle: RePEc:cai:rendbu:entre_152_0109
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