El acceso al trabajo de las personas privadas de la libertad. Un estudio crítico

Abstract

Access to employment for persons deprived of liberty while serving their sentence is crucial for their rehabilitation and social reintegration. However, they often face significant challenges in finding employment within prison systems due to several obstacles, such as social stigmas, lack of updated job skills, and structural limitations in prisons. Labor training programs are being implemented within correctional facilities to address this issue, providing opportunities to acquire relevant skills and improve the employability of inmates. These programs may include vocational training, academic education, and social and professional skills development. Facilitating access to work during incarceration not only improves inmates' self-esteem and discipline but also provides them with skills and experience essential to their successful reintegration into society upon release. However, significant challenges remain, like the lack of support from some employers and the need for more sustained policies to protect the labor rights of persons deprived of liberty. In order to achieve proper rehabilitation and reintegration, it is essential to continue developing and strengthening public programs and policies that promote meaningful and sustainable access to work for this vulnerable population. Keywords: work, rehabilitation, policies, guarantees, access