PRACTICI ŞI PERSPECTIVE DE REINTEGRARE SOCIALĂ PENTRU PERSOANELE CU PEDEPSE PRIVATIVE DE LIBERTATE DIN NORVEGIA
PRACTIES AND PROSPECTS OF SOCIAL REINTEGRATION FOR PEOPLE SERVING CUSTODIAL SENTENCES IN NORWAY

PRACTIES AND PROSPECTS OF SOCIAL REINTEGRATION FOR PEOPLE SERVING CUSTODIAL SENTENCES IN NORWAY

Summary/Abstract: In April 2016 Alternative Sociale Association Romania and Families and Friends of Prisoners Norway had an experience exchange meeting about children with imprisoned parents, with the purpose of developing the cooperation on services offered to families of detainees. The experience exchange facilitated the knowledge of the status of prisoners and the Norwegian rehabilitation model based on social inclusion: limiting only the freedom of movement, preserving family ties and keeping them active in terms of profit. Romanian authorities aim to social inclusion of former prisoners through the mechanisms of social economy, the Norwegian model offering a viable example for applying its principles. Norway has the lowest recidivism rate in Europe, 20% (Deady, 2014, p.3), compared to Romania whose recidivism rate is between 60% and 80% of the total prison population, according to a survey by the National Administration of Penitentiaries, but also because it has a sustained child-friendly justice policy.The experience exchange included a number of meetings with local relevant actors in Norway, organized with the help of Families and Friends of Prisoners Norway. The subject of these meeting focused on the presentation of Alternative Sociale as an NGO, the presentation of its project ”Children with Imprisoned Parents – The Invisible Children” and of the programme aimed to support these children; the presentation of visited institutions and the manner in which its representatives work with inmates, former prisoners and their families; similarities and differences related to best practices in working with the target group.

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