EFFORTS TO FULFILL THE RIGHTS AND LEGAL PROTECTION OF ELDERLY PRISONERS IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH SERVICE REFORM AND STRENGTHENING THE MONITORING SYSTEM

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This study examines the legal protection and fulfillment of the rights of elderly prisoners in the national correctional system with a qualitative literature study approach. The results of the study show that although regulatory instruments have mandated inclusive services for elderly prisoners, discriminatory practices and low accessibility of health services and coaching facilities are still often encountered. Disparities in service quality between correctional institutions in big cities and remote areas exacerbate the situation of elderly prisoners, coupled with limited human resources and lack of literacy of officers regarding the specific needs of this group. The unintegrated data recording system also makes it difficult to effectively monitor the rights and needs of the elderly. Efforts to fulfill rights have progressed through several facility innovations and affirmative programs in a number of large prisons, but the sustainability of these practices remains a challenge. This research recommends governance reform, optimizing officer training, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems as the main strategies for improving elderly-friendly correctional services. It is hoped that this systemic reform will be able to eliminate discrimination and realize a fairer and more dignified correctional for all prisoners, especially the elderly.