European Public Policy Perspectives. The Norwegian Way vs. the Romanian Way in the Social Rehabilitation of Inmates

Abstract

This article analyzes the institutional approaches in two European states (Norway and Romania) regarding to the social reintegration of inmates. The analysis of public policies and potential of the two prison systems, as well as the results obtained following the implementation of the two systemic approaches, are the main objectives of the study. Also, the study highlights the collaboration between the two European states, the logistical and financial support and the example of good practice that the Norwegian state offered to Romania, in order to streamline the process of social reintegration.

Keywords

• public policy
• social reintegration
• penitentiary system
• rehabilitation of inmates