THE LIMITS OF THE RIGHT TO PUNISH: THE NEED FOR THE PRISONER'S REINTEGRATION IN SOCIETY

Abstract

This article deals with the relationship between the right to punish and the rehabilitation of inmates. As well as working together on the role of the State within the prison system and its influence on the effectiveness of this reintegration. It is justified based on its great relevance within the legal and social scope. At first, it aims to relate the right to punish and how its abuse can influence the recidivism of individuals who have committed crimes. In the background, it is intended to analyze the association between the effective or not effective management of the State with the process of resocialization of the convicts. Finally, taking advantage of the bibliographical assistance, a study of the Penal Execution Law is carried out, associating the obstacles that hinder the full reintegration of incarcerated in society after having served their sentence, with observance of the recidivism rates and the high prison mass of the Brazil. The bibliographic method was used, using different sources, different opinions, but complementary, which allow to increase the level of knowledge regarding the theme.