Institutional policies and strategies on the social reintegration of persons deprived of their liberty

The phenomenon of crime, the method of sanctioning and the effectiveness of the criminal sanctions applied, associated with the vast process of social reintegration of persons deprived of liberty, although are current and represent a constant in the legal and social fields, for both theorists and practitioners, are quite little known by civil society. The process of resocialisation of persons deprived of liberty is a constant concern for the creators of criminal and social policies who seek to identify the most viable measures by which the state can intervene in preventing and combating criminal recidivism. As a special form of crime, recidivism is one of the most serious social problems facing contemporary societies. Using a figure of speech, we can appreciate that, just as some vices and unwanted behaviours, such as: "tobacco use and alcohol abuse seriously harm health", we similarly argue that, in the absence of sustainable and predictable public policies, "criminal recidivism seriously harms the community". The study presents the main public strategies and policies adopted and implemented at national level, in terms of social reintegration, trends of evolution, as well as a number of incidental social dysfunctions. Thus, the efficient functioning of the probation system, the reduction of overcrowding in prisons, the promotion of a viable strategy for the social reintegration of persons deprived of liberty and the financing of predefined programmes through the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021, in areas of interest such as correctional services and the strengthening of the rule of law, are prerequisites for combating criminal recidivism and maintaining community safety. In conclusion, we say that the social reintegration of criminally sanctioned persons is an area of interest for society that requires increased attention, by developing an effective regulatory framework, with an institutional system appropriate to the needs of this vulnerable category, but also by involving members of the community.