2024
The present state of affairs and economic aspects of the Prison System in the Czech Republic
VLACH, František; Petr ČERVENKA and Tereza KOLOUCHOVÁBasic information
Original name
The present state of affairs and economic aspects of the Prison System in the Czech Republic
Authors
VLACH, František; Petr ČERVENKA and Tereza KOLOUCHOVÁ
Edition
AD ALTA - Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Hradec Králové, Magnaninitas, 2024, 1804-7890
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Article in a journal
Field of Study
50202 Applied Economics, Econometrics
Country of publisher
Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor
Impact factor: 0.700 in 2023
Marked to be transferred to RIV
Yes
Organization unit
Ambis University
Keywords in English
Alleged offender;employment rate;imprisoned women;person serving a sentence;prisoner costs;the Prison Service of the Czech Republic
Tags
Changed: 29/1/2026 14:49, Ing. Kateřina Lendrová
Abstract
In the original language
This paper focuses on the current development of the Czech prison system, which feels the strain from prison overcrowding, the need to improve resocialization programmes, and to lower penological recidivism. The paper places particular emphasis on the growing share of women serving prison sentences. An additional area of discussion highlights the need for economic sustainability of the prison system. Said proposals could improve the financial circumstances of the prison system and raise the chances of successful prisoner reintegration into society, precisely because of the employment rate. This paper aims to illustrate the significance of the restorative approach in justice (in contrast to the retributive approach) in combination with economic effectiveness that it can assist in ensuring a stable prison system.