Organizações criminosas dentro do sistema penitenciário

Abstract

This study aims to examine the activities of criminal organizations in the Brazilian prison system and analyze how these activities affect the effectiveness of the justice system and the processes of reintegration of inmates into society. The research uses a qualitative approach, based on a broad literature review, to understand the nature, strategies and scope of the influence of these organizations within prisons. The work indicates that the prison context, characterized by overcrowding and scarcity of resources, favors the strengthening of these criminal organizations, which take advantage of structural and legal flaws to expand their operations and perpetrate crimes. The investigation shows that the presence of these organizations in prisons compromises institutional security, hinders rehabilitation programs and increases the rates of criminal recidivism. The study highlights the urgency of reforms in the prison system, proposing integrated strategies that involve various sectors of society. It underscores the need for rigorous enforcement of the Penal Enforcement Law, associated with strengthening surveillance and training of prison officers, aiming to curb illicit practices and dismantle criminal hierarchies. It is concluded that a continuous and comprehensive approach, which begins in detention and continues after release, is essential for effective resocialization and for confronting the influence of criminal organizations in the Brazilian prison system.