EDUCATION, JUSTICE AND HEALTH: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES AND STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

The digital work "Education, Justice and Health: Critical Perspectives and Strategies for Social Transformation" invites the reader to explore central themes that permeate the daily life of public and social policies in Brazil. Structured in chapters that combine theoretical analysis and applied practices, this collection brings together critical perspectives and innovative proposals in strategic areas for the construction of a more just and equitable society.

In Chapter I, "The Role of the Social Worker: Analysis of the Dimensions that Particularize the Insertion in the Education Policy", the reader is led to reflect on the role of the social worker in the educational context, addressing the challenges and specificities of working in this field. This chapter highlights the contributions of this professional in the construction of inclusive and transformative policies.

Moving on to Chapter II, "Violence in the School Environment: A Literature Review on Causes, Impacts and Intervention Strategies", the factors that generate violence in schools and the consequences for those involved are addressed. The chapter proposes intervention paths based on preventive and resolution strategies for this recurring problem.
In Chapter III, "Hospital Psychopedagogue: Who is This Professional?", the discussion focuses on the hospital environment, highlighting the role of the psychopedagogue as a fundamental agent in promoting the cognitive and emotional development of patients in vulnerable situations.
Chapter IV, "Social Vulnerability and Incarceration: The Reality of Cis and Trans Women in the Maceió Prison System", presents a thorough analysis of the conditions experienced by women deprived of liberty, highlighting the specificities of cis and trans populations in contexts of social exclusion.
Continuing the debate on the prison system, Chapter V, "The Work of Prisoners in the Prison System: Alagoas in the Context of Social Reintegration", examines how work activities in the prison system can contribute to the reintegration of inmates into society, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that exist in the state of Alagoas.
In the field of health and social rights, Chapter VI, "Low-Income Families and the Right to In Vitro Fertilization Treatment", revisits inequalities in access to assisted reproduction treatments, proposing reflections on the limits and possibilities for guaranteeing this right to families with lower purchasing power.

Chapter VII, "Legal Personality of the Unborn Child", explores ethical and legal issues regarding the legal status of the unborn child, discussing the rights granted to the human being in formation and the implications for different fields of law.

Finally, Chapter VIII, "The Impunity of Creditors in Contractual Relationships and the Negligence of Brazilian Courts", addresses a critique of the Brazilian legal system, especially with regard to the protection of creditors in contractual relationships and the impacts of judicial omission on the enforcement of justice.

Each chapter of this digital book presents a unique perspective on topics that permeate the daily life of society, promoting deep and thought-provoking reflections. The collection, prepared by Equidade Brasil, aims not only to identify structural problems, but also to suggest paths and strategies that aim to transform the realities presented. An irresistible invitation for scholars, professionals and those interested in thinking critically about education, justice and health.

Prof. Dr. Patrícia Ribeiro.
Editor-in-chief of the Ibero-American Journal of Humanities, Sciences and Education.