La reincidencia delictiva en el Ecuador: análisis criminológico de su relación con las políticas de rehabilitación y reinserción social

Abstract

Abstract: Criminal recidivism constitutes one of the main challenges of the Ecuadorian criminal justice system, as it highlights the limitations of rehabilitation and social reintegration policies applied in the prison system. This study aims to analyze, from a criminological and criminal policy perspective, the factors that influence criminal recidivism in Ecuador and to evaluate the effectiveness of state policies aimed at social rehabilitation. The research was developed using a qualitative approach, with a descriptive and analytical scope, through the use of legal and criminological methods, supported by documentary analysis of current regulations, specialized doctrine, and academic studies. The results reveal a significant gap between the regulatory framework and its practical application, as well as structural deficiencies in prison programs and post-release support, which contribute to the persistence of recidivism. It is concluded that it is necessary to strengthen public policies for social reintegration as a central strategy for the sustainable reduction of crime.