L’ESPERIENZA DELLE REMS: STATO DELL’ARTE E LE PROSPETTIVE

The application of Law 81/2014 has led to the closure of six Judicial Psychiatric Hospitals (OPG) and placed psychiatric patients whocommitted crimes in the mental health departments care system. The function of the Residences for the Execution of Security Measures(REMS) is residual and temporary. The new system requires a review of the operational practices and the roles of all those called to enforcethe law: magistrates, psychiatrists, experts, lawyers, UEPE (Unit for External Criminal Execution), of the Law Enforcement, of socialservices and local communities. The formulation of a "double pact", one for the treatment and another for the prevention of new crimesand social security, is essential. The possible overshoot of REMS is outlined in favor of personalized treatment paths with Health Budgetin order to promote recovery and social inclusion.