Prevención Especial Positiva en Colombia: Análisis Crítico de su Concreción Jurídica en el Ámbito Penitenciario

Abstract

This research article analyzes the legal implementation of the principle of positive special prevention in the regulation of penitentiary treatment in Colombia, evaluating both its main characteristics and its shortcomings. The research shows that, although Colombian regulations adequately establish in theory the correlation between positive special prevention and penitentiary treatment, there are nevertheless significant deficiencies. The current regulations and their implementation are examined, highlighting the normative discrepancy. In addition, it is identified that current policies tend to focus more on control and punishment than on the effective resocialization of inmates, which contravenes the objectives of positive special prevention. The conclusions of this study underscore the need for a review and strengthening of the regulatory framework, as well as greater training and sensitization of the actors involved in the prison system to ensure that theoretical principles are translated into practices that truly promote the social reintegration of convicts.