The Role of Classification and Care of Prisoners in Social Reintegration: Between Legal Texts and Practical Reality in Algeria

Abstract

The Prison Administration and Reintegration of prisoners Law serves as a source of hope for Algerian prisoners and their reintegration. This law aims to facilitate work outside the penal institution, either in open institution or otherwise. The reintegration of prisoners is carried out from a religious and social perspective, alongside vocational training, sports activities, and educational aspects. It is further supported by frequent visits to prisoners until their release. The Algerian state has established an effective penal policy focused on reintegrating prisoners into Algerian society. This policy operates within the penal institution (closed institution) as well. It emphasizes qualifying prisoners by providing a multidisciplinary scientific, social, and health environment. This environment equips them for direct integration into society upon completion of their sentence. Furthermore, Algeria plays a secondary role beyond the release of prisoners, aiding their reintegration into society. This is exemplified by the agreements concluded with various entities, particularly youth employment agencies, the National Agency for Youth Support and Employment, and the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education. These collaborations allow the rehabilitated detainee to integrate into civil society after leaving the penal institution.