Sociologist Erving Goffman studied resocialization in mental institutions. Currently, joining a volunteer military qualifies as an example of voluntary resocialization. Prisons have two different types of resocialization. The prison system is generally modern and conducted from the viewpoint of resocialization. This forms the basis of resocialization&colon; to unlearn and relearn. Sometimes it's used to help such clients reach resocialization. No two people respond to resocialization programs in the same manner. A mild resocialization might be involved in moving to a different country. Resocialization is a two-part process. The first stage of resocialization is the destruction of an individual's former beliefs and confidence.