O papel da biblioteca penitenciária na reintegração social dos reclusos : caso do Estabelecimento Penitenciário de Recuperação Juvenil de Boane

Abstract

This research analyzes the role of the prison library in the social integration of prisoners: the case of the Boane juvenile rehabilitation prison. In order to ensure a better achievement of the established objectives, we used the quantitative-qualitative method, as it is a research that presents numerical data as a way of measuring relationships between variables by association, with the aim of obtaining information from the sample. It also presents the environment as a direct source of data, allowing a direct link with the environment and the object of study in question, based on intensive fieldwork. The research used a sequence of essentially structured questions. To this end, a questionnaire was used to collect data from four library employees. The research included aspects related to the actions carried out by the Boane juvenile rehabilitation prison library in the social reintegration of inmates. The results were presented and analyzed together, showing that the library provides educational resources for inmates, offering access to books and educational materials that can help them complete their studies in basic and technical education. In addition, books on citizenship, human rights and skills for the job market are offered. The actions of the Boane Juvenile Recovery Penitentiary Library play an important role in the reintegration of inmates, by offering them access to books and educational materials. However, challenges such as lack of resources, inadequate infrastructure and both internal and external resistance are still obstacles that need to be overcome to ensure a more effective and successful reintegration. The conclusion is that there is a need for the BPRJB to combine education, psychological support, work programs, family and community involvement, and ongoing support after release, to reduce criminal recidivism and ensure successful reintegration.