IMPORTANCE OF THE CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGIST IN THE SOCIAL REINSERTION OF INMATES. CASE OF THE VIANA PRISON ESTABLISHMENT

Abstract

Prison, crime and work have always maintained close relationships. Historically, the prison mass was predominantly composed of people deprived of the most essential social rights. Although the legislation has evolved in the sense of giving equal treatment to all people, it can be seen that in practice the legislation is not complied with. Objective: To understand the influence of the criminal psychologist in the process of social reintegration of inmates at the Viana Prison in Luanda, in the light of the Angolan socio-cultural context. Methodology: This is an explanatory descriptive study with a qualitative and interpretative approach, the non-probabilistic sample consisted of 6 elements, two prison officers and four inmates, selected using the convenience sampling technique based on the availability of participants. The data collection technique used was the semi-structured interview with semi-open questions and the content analysis technique based on the testimonies presented. Results: From the interviews, it was possible to verify that the participants recognize the importance of the psychologist for the social reintegration of the inmate, and there is still a scarce knowledge of the inmates about the social reintegration policies and those aimed at improving their living conditions because the fulfillment of the time of his condemnation. Conclusions: The criminal psychologist influences the formation of the inmate's personality, in increasing his self-esteem to contribute with socially useful activities, he helps the family members of those inmates who are convicted and placed in prisons for their rehabilitation.