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Italy: New Law Gives Mafia Bosses' Children New Identities to Break Free from Organized Crime
On July 15, 2026, the Italian Parliament adopted the 'Liberi di Scegliere' law (Free to Choose). The law offers under-25s and close relatives of mafia bosses a new identity, new housing, and a new school to break free from organized crime. Approximately 400 children are expected to enter the program each year. The law draws inspiration from an experimental probation program created in 2011 by magistrate Roberto Di Bella in Reggio Calabria, initially targeting families of the 'Ndrangheta, the Calabrian mafia organization.