EDUCATION IN THE PRISON SYSTEM AS A TOOL FOR RESOCIALIZATION

Abstract

The current prison model emerged in the 18th century, since in ancient times punishments were carried out through physical punishment, and often the penalties were paid with the death of the individual in public. This study is an integrative review, with a qualitative and descriptive approach, and included free, full-text articles in English and Portuguese, with the following exclusion criteria: experience reports and articles repeated in databases that did not address the proposed theme. Articles published between 2010 and 2023 were selected from the LILACS database, and 10 articles were selected for the sample. An in-depth analysis of the educational structure of the prison system reveals a series of insurmountable challenges. The limited level of education of inmates seems to be a major factor. The difficulties faced are not only the lack of access to education, but also persistent social inequality. The data studied highlights that inmates have an inadequate education due to socio-economic conditions and social vulnerability that hinders the development of teaching. The role of the educator in the prison context is to go beyond the transmission of knowledge, as it can rebuild identity and critical thinking. The conclusion is that education in prison is not only a human rights issue, but also a necessity.