THE PROBATION AUTHORITY AS AN ENTITY FOR THE PREVENTION OF RECIDITIVE CRIME

Introduction. In the article the autor modern criminal policy of Ukraine requires effective tools for the resocialization of offenders and reducing the level of recidivism. Probation, as an institution of the criminal-executive system, acts as an important direction for the implementation of these tasks, offering an alternative to traditional punitive measures. The purpose of writing the article is to conduct a scientific analysis of the organizational and legal aspects of the activity of the authorized body on probation issues in Ukraine, as a subject of reducing the level of recidivism. Materials and methods. The study of probation as a subject of prevention of recidivism is based on the results of scientific analysis of this problem by domestic scientists, legal acts regulating the activities of authorized bodies on probation issues. Philosophical, general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge were used in the research, including analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, structural-functional method and others. The results. The role and functions of the probation body in the context of prevention of recidivism are determined. The main areas of activity of the probation service, its regulatory and legal framework and practical aspects of functioning have been analyzed. Special attention is paid to effective methods of working with persons who are on probation and those who have a high risk of reoffending. It was determined that increasing the effectiveness of the authorized bodies on probation matters is possible only thanks to interdepartmental cooperation, in particular, their close interaction with judicial and law enforcement agencies and social structures to achieve positive results in the prevention of recidivism. Conclusions. The effectiveness of the authorized body on probation issues as a subject of prevention of recidivism is determined by its ability to adapt to the needs of society and offenders, as well as readiness to introduce innovative approaches to the processes of supervision and support of persons under registration. Recommendations are offered for the further development of the probation system in order to increase its effectiveness and reduce the level of recidivism.