Efectos de la sobre población carcelaria por delitos de narcotráfico en el Centro de Rehabilitación Social de Tulcán

Abstract

Abstract: Overcrowding in Ecuadorian prisons, particularly at the Tulcán Social Rehabilitation Center, has been exacerbated by the rise in drug-related crimes. This phenomenon has led to inadequate conditions in prison facilities, where the lack of space, ventilation, and adequate infrastructure seriously violates the human rights of persons deprived of liberty (PPL). Prison overcrowding not only worsens inmates' living conditions but also increases violence and corruption within the system, hampering rehabilitation and social reintegration efforts. The lack of resources and the overburdened prison system impede the effective implementation of rehabilitation programs, perpetuating a cycle of criminal recidivism that affects both individuals and society as a whole. To address this crisis, there is an urgent need to develop public policies that include alternative measures to prison, such as non-custodial sanctions and substantial improvements in prison conditions, ensuring respect for international human rights standards and promoting genuine rehabilitation.