The Role of Correctional Institutions in Environmental Protection

Batrićević, Ana (2024) The Role of Correctional Institutions in Environmental Protection. Glasnik Advokatske komore Vojvodine, 96 (2). pp. 492-551. ISSN 2683-5967

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Abstract

For decades, the greening of correctional institutions has contributed to the humanization of living and working conditions for both persons deprived of liberty and staff in prisons worldwide. The participation of convicted persons in various programs related to the greening of prisons, as well as areas outside them – such as planting trees, flowers, fruits, and vegetables – is extremely beneficial and has several aspects. It can be viewed as a form of work for convicted persons but also as part of their education, as they acquire knowledge, skills, and certifications that facilitate employment after serving their sentences. The greening of correctional institutions also benefits the psycho-physical well-being of convicted persons, aiding in their successful resocialization and making it easier to cope with prison deprivations. Simultaneously, greening enhances and promotes a correct attitude toward the environment in terms of its preservation, sustainable use, and improvement. Given current environmental challenges, it seems justified to prioritize environmental protection in public policies and to include correctional institutions—or continue their inclusion—in various ecological projects. Accordingly, this paper analyzes the theoretical, legal, and practical aspects of the greening of correctional institutions, viewing this greening as a field where penology and ecology intertwine and as a space for implementing innovative resocialization programs.

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