The article examines the concept of «resocialization of convicts» taking into account the variety of spheres of its use. Resocialization of the convict is a continuous process that consists of a complex of means of social-educational and psychological influence.

An analysis of the current state of implementation of the 5 strategic goals in terms of development, approval and implementation of corrective programs was carried out.  The use of correctional programs as a type of programs of differentiated educational influence is an innovative form of work with convicts, and at the same time a rather effective means of psychocorrection of convicts, which is of great importance for their further resocialization. The problems and prospects of the implementation of programs of differentiated legal influence (general education and correctional) have been determined.

The article notes the need for systematic professional development of the personnel of the departments of social-educational and psychological work, which implements programs of differentiated educational influence on convicts. The necessity of streamlining the current criminal law, taking into account the introduction of innovative forms of socio-educational and psychological work with convicts, has been proven.

Correctional work should become the basis of the activities of the staff of the social-educational and psychological work departments, which will contribute to the correction and resocialization of convicts and will be a powerful tool in the course of solving the issue of the possibility of their parole.

Key words: convict, correction, resocialization, reformation strategy, general education program, correctional program, correctional work.

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