En el presente escrito se propone describir factores institucionales en dos vertientes de análisis: a nivel macro atendiendo al marco normativo vigente y las tensiones que presenta y a nivel micro señalando el funcionamiento de los establecimientos privativos de la libertad de los jóvenes infractores o presuntos infractores a la ley penal. Específicamente, a partir de los aportes de la Psicología Organizacional, se intentará retratar el análisis FODA (Fortalezas, Oportunidades, Debilidades, Amenazas) en una organización que tiene predominancia en su funcionamiento como institución total. Palabras clave Institucional - Jóvenes infractores - Normas - FODA ABSTRACT SWOT ANALYSIS OF A TOTAL INSTITUTION In this writing, it is proposed to describe institutional factors in two aspects of analysis: at the macro level, taking into account the current regulatory framework and the tensions it presents, and at the micro level, pointing out the operation of the custodial establishments of young offenders or alleged offenders of the penal law. Specifically, based on the contributions of Organizational Psychology, an attempt will be made to portray the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) in an organization that has predominance in its operation as a total institution. Keywords Institutional - Young offenders- Norms - SWOT