A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN INDIA AND ENGLAND: EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING RECIDIVISM AND FACILITATING SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY

AUTHOR – MR. RAHIL SHAIKH* & MS. KOMAL SRIVASTAVA**

* STUDENT AT UWSL KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY

** PROFESSOR AT UWSL KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – MR. RAHIL SHAIKH & MS. KOMAL SRIVASTAVA, A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN INDIA AND ENGLAND: EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING RECIDIVISM AND FACILITATING SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 650-655, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

This research paper presents a comparative analysis of rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders in India and England, examining their approaches, effectiveness in reducing recidivism rates, and promotion of successful reintegration into society. By exploring the philosophical underpinnings, economic factors, cultural traditions, and legal frameworks that shape these programs, this study aims to identify key lessons and best practices that can enhance rehabilitation systems in both countries. The analysis considers the contrasting approaches of restorative justice in India and evidence-based rehabilitation in England, highlighting the importance of context-specific strategies for effective offender reintegration. Ultimately, this paper seeks to contribute to the broader discourse on criminal justice reform and promote more humane and beneficial rehabilitation practices.