The possibility of prison privatization as a solution to overcrowding issues

Abstract

This article addresses the possibility of privatizing prisons as a solution to overcrowding problems. The privatization of prisons is controversial, as there are arguments for and against its implementation. This work portrays the current conditions of Brazilian prisons, which are overcrowded, and demonstrates how the privatization of prisons can be an effective solution to overcrowding problems and what the potential positive and negative impacts of this approach are. Therefore, the general objective of the article is to verify the potential impacts of prison privatization and its viability as a true solution to overcrowding problems. The hypothetical-deductive method was used to write the work, according to the literature review methodology. The impact of the privatization of prisons on penitentiary management and on solving the problems of overcrowding, security and resocialization of inmates would be the main research problem of the work. It also highlights the fact that the privatization of prisons is a complicated issue, with a series of opportunities and challenges. The results show that, to deal with this situation, policies and actions must be developed that seek solutions to improve conditions in detention facilities and ensure the health and rights of those confined there. Throughout this study, several aspects were explored and it is necessary to understand the potential impacts of this approach on prison management and society as a whole.