Establishment of Social Integration Mechanisms of a Former Prisoner as a Factor in Reducing Recidivism

Abstract

The paper analyzes the social problems that arise in connection with the sentencing and execution of punishment for committing a crime that complicate the social integration of an individual who committed the crime upon release. The object of the research is punishment as a reaction of society to the commission of a crime. The subject of the study is the factors complicating the social integration of an individual, who committed the crime upon release, and contributing to recidivism. The purpose of the study is a brief analysis of social problems that arise in connection with the sentencing and execution of punishment for committing a crime, complicating the social integration of an individual, who committed the crime of release, and contributing to recidivism. The objectives of the study are to consider the main problems of the domestic punishment system development; identification of the main factors complicating the social integration of an individual, who committed the crime of release, and contributing to recidivism. The paper identifies social problems that arise in the process of sentencing for a crime. If necessary, penalties for committing a crime, changes in the system of sentencing and the system of execution of punishments, which are in the nature of mitigation or toughening of sentences, do not lead to its effectiveness. The necessity of creating a state system of measures that are not controlling but of a social nature is substantiated, exerting influence on a person sentenced to deprivation of liberty, contributing to his integration upon release, and thus preventing a crime from recurring. A number of proposals are being made to formulate appropriate measures.