Neutrosophic Multicriteria Method for the recommendation of integral reform of the Penitentiary System in Ecuador

Abstract

Ecuador's prison system is experiencing a structural crisis characterized by overcrowding, prison violence, and deficiencies in social reintegration, demonstrating the urgent need for comprehensive reform. This analysis examines tactics for updating and strengthening the Ecuadorian prison system through the study of public policies and comparative models, with the goal of identifying effective actions to increase security, infrastructure, and rehabilitation processes. This research aims to develop a method for recommending comprehensive reform of the Ecuadorian prison system. The method operates using a multicriteria approach that models uncertainty using neutrosophic numbers. The research emphasizes the crucial role of civil society and international entities in promoting sustainable prison reforms, ensuring decent conditions for incarcerated individuals and effective prison administration. Through a comparative study of successful models in other nations, the proposal is made to implement innovative strategies that will make it possible to transform Ecuador's prison system into a safer, more efficient model focused on effective social reintegration.