Resocialization and Rehabilitation of Convicted Persons in the Republic of Kosovo

Astrit Dema1, Destan Bujupaj2 & Violeta Dema3

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.1.625.634

Abstract
This research paper explores the critical issue of resocialization and rehabilitation of convicted individuals within the criminal justice system of the Republic of Kosovo. Crime is a phenomenon that threatens society according to external and internal negative factors. It affected the functioning of security, the social environment, and the economy in modern society for years. State institutions and civil and academic society must be engaged to have activities adequate for the resocialization, and re-education of persons convicted of criminal
offenses. At the same time, preventive measures should be taken to avoid criminal behavior for which behavior then only unconditional measures should be taken, which is Prison. The paper proposes evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, correctional institutions, and community stakeholders. These recommendations aim to enhance existing strategies and foster a more inclusive and effective resocialization process for convicted persons in Kosovo.

Keywords: Correctional service, Crime, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Resocialization.