Análisis de las políticas públicas ejecutadas en el sistema de rehabilitación social del Ecuador implementadas en el periodo 2007-2024

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Abstract: This study, entitled "Analysis of Public Policies Implemented in Ecuador's Social Rehabilitation System from 2007 to 2024," aims to analyze the public policies implemented in Ecuador's prison system during this period. The methodology used was mixed, combining a documentary analysis of prison reforms implemented during this period with a survey of key stakeholders, such as officials and experts on the subject. The results show widespread dissatisfaction with rehabilitation programs, as 56% of respondents consider them insufficient. Despite some reforms such as Executive Decree No. 560 of 2018, prison infrastructure remains deficient, and educational and job training have not had a significant impact on the social reintegration of inmates. The recidivism rate remains high, reaching 62%, reflecting the ineffectiveness of the policies implemented. The most significant conclusion is that, despite efforts to improve the prison system, the reforms implemented between 2007 and 2024 have failed to significantly transform the system's conditions or reduce recidivism.