Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Noviembre 2024-Abril 2025
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Social reintegration programs for people deprived of their liberty in prisons

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  • Cesar Treviño Simental,
  • Alejandro Heredia López
Cesar Treviño Simental
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
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Alejandro Heredia López
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
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Published 2024-12-04

Keywords

  • Penitentiary Law,
  • Social Reintegration,
  • Public Policy

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Treviño Simental, C., & Heredia López, A. (2024). Social reintegration programs for people deprived of their liberty in prisons. Revista Lechuzas, 1(2), 91–117. Retrieved from https://revistalechuzas.uanl.mx/index.php/revista/article/view/27

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Abstract

To begin, we will address criminal recidivism and how it represents a significant challenge to criminal justice systems around the world, and Mexico is no exception. In this context, social reintegration programs for people deprived of liberty play a crucial role in reducing recidivism. These programs not only seek to provide inmates with tools and skills that allow them to effectively reintegrate into society, but also address the underlying causes of criminal behavior. The importance of these programs lies in their ability to transform lives, foster rehabilitation, and ultimately contribute to public safety. By facilitating a successful reintegration process, it promotes the reduction of the prison population, reduces the social and economic costs associated with crime, and strengthens communities by reintegrating individuals with new perspectives and opportunities. In this research, the strategies and benefits of social reintegration programs will be analyzed, as well as their impact on the reduction of recidivism, highlighting the need for more effective policies and greater investment in this area.

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