DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS DO SISTEMA CARCERÁRIO BRASILEIRO

The Brazilian prison system faces serious problems, despite being widely supported by legislation. Overcrowding is the most evident issue, but other factors, such as inadequate hygiene conditions, the absence of resocialization activities, and exposure to criminality, also contribute to the system’s failure. Most inmates remain in degrading conditions, idle, and vulnerable to corruption. The State’s role is to punish while ensuring the physical and moral integrity of detainees, as established by the Constitution, Penal Code, and the Law of Penal Execution. The primary goal of imprisonment should be the recovery and reintegration of the individual into society. However, the high rate of recidivism demonstrates the system’s inefficiency, making it urgent to seek effective solutions. This study aims to analyze the crisis of the prison system, reflecting on its impact on society.