Question 9267 — places of deprivation of liberty

Summary

Ms. Zahia Hamdane alerts the Minister of State, Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, of the need to finance a real policy of reintegration of detained persons in order to effectively combat recidivism, particularly at the Amiens remand center. While the Ministry of Justice favors the creation of ultra-secure neighborhoods, the MP wishes to recall the alarming reality of prison overpopulation and the resulting structural inadequacies. She emphasizes that this situation is not only the result of the increase in the number of people in prison, but also of the glaring lack of funding to develop support and reintegration systems. The absence of an ambitious policy in this area strongly contributes to recidivism, which itself fuels the saturation of penitentiary establishments. The Government has contracted a debt of 5.4 billion euros to build new prison places, but this does not solve the root causes of overpopulation. The average occupancy rate of penitentiary establishments today exceeds 164%, and this dynamic seems to be maintained despite the numerous warnings issued by professionals in the sector. Since the rejection of the finance bill in November 2024, the credits allocated to prison administration have certainly increased, going from 5.2 to 5.3 billion euros, but these budgetary increases are allocated neither to the renovation of dilapidated establishments, nor to the development of alternatives to incarceration, nor to the strengthening of human resources dedicated to reintegration. During her visit to the Amiens remand center, the MP was able to note that the proper functioning of the establishment depends solely on the exceptional commitment of prison officers. But their professionalism, as remarkable as it may be, cannot compensate for the lack of personnel and resources necessary to implement sustainable reintegration projects. The director of the establishment, Mr. Alain Yomi, is carrying out an ambitious project for a semi-freedom unit intended for 24 inmates, based on a progression in three stages towards autonomy, in partnership with specialized structures. This program aims to prepare prisoners for their release, by promoting individualized, concerted and coordinated support between prison services, associations and medico-social professionals. However, for this project to really see the light of day and operate sustainably, it is essential to allocate significant human resources: additional supervisors, social workers, medical-psychological staff. Without this, the efforts made locally risk remaining a dead letter and the progress made in detention very often collapses upon release, due to lack of follow-up and continuity of support. The testimonies collected during this visit converge: a significant proportion of the people detained are young, repeat offenders and faced with serious addiction problems. and mental health. Despite the support of the Amiens University Hospital and the Somme public mental health establishment, the tools for effective reintegration remain insufficient. Also, she solemnly asks him when the Government will finally intend to provide the prison environment with the human and material resources necessary for an ambitious and structured reintegration policy. She particularly emphasizes the urgency of supporting and finance the future semi-freedom area of ​​the Amiens remand prison, so that it becomes a model of synergy between institutions, associations and professionals to sustainably fight against recidivism.

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