Social Reintegration
Gang Recruitment
The recruitment of criminal gangs has been the main method used by Proyecto Alcatraz to dismantle criminal groups operating in the Revenga Municipality of Aragua state and to start the process of transformation and reintegration into society.
Recruitment is made through direct contacts and under no form of coercion whatsoever since entering and remaining in the program is strictly voluntary.
Under this scheme, participants go through four phases of work in which, supported by a multidisciplinary group of professionals, they develop new social and work skills to face the challenges of a new life.
Aim
To provide young people and adults with behavioral problems the opportunity to reintegrate into society through training in values and the development of life skills, thus contributing to the reduction of crime rates in the municipality.
Where it takes place
Revenga Municipality, Aragua state, Venezuela
Methodology
Alcatraz 2.0
The Alcatraz 2.0 methodology consists of 4 stages developed over a period of 3 years during which it is applied systematically to the participants, the community and their most influential family members with stress on an intensive training in values.
- Educational therapy
- Sports therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Family therapy
- Psychological therapy
Proyecto Alcatraz works on the basis of the following values:
Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice is a new paradigm for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. It seeks to restore damaged relationships between victims and perpetrators through a process of reconciliation and reparation, with the participation of a mediator and the community. It is the main differentiating factor in our interventions in terms of social reintegration.
Aim
Contribute to the transformation of people who have done wrong through this alternative method of conflict resolution.
To foster the transformation of individuals who have committed wrongdoing, through this alternative method of conflict resolution, where forgiveness is used as a coping strategy and a way to heal internally.
Furthermore, the diploma program aims to train those responsible for administering justice in the development of humanistic strategies and alternatives for conflict resolution, promoting a more sustainable social reintegration process.
Methodology
Through its curriculum divided into 6 academic modules:
- Restorative Justice I
- Restorative Justice II
- Conflict Mediation
- Emotional Strategies
- Communicative Tools
- Physical Activity: Rugby