The Real-Life Michael Scofield - A Criminal's Escape

Finally, the lack of hope for the future, the perception that rehabilitation is impossible, and the feeling that they have nothing to lose can be the ultimate drivers. When individuals believe that their lives are ruined, that they will never be able to reintegrate into society, or that they have no future beyond the prison walls, the risks of escape may seem less significant. The desperation born of hopelessness can lead to a willingness to take any chance, to embrace any opportunity, and to fight for a freedom that they believe is their only hope.