Treatment of women's prisons in Maranhão

Abstract

Considering the growing relevance of the female prison scenario in Brazil, this research aims to analyze the treatment of female detainees in the country's penitentiaries, in order to assess its impact on social reintegration and the guarantee of human rights. The significant increase in the female prison population and the need to understand and improve detention conditions motivate the research, which seeks to answer: How are women treated in Brazilian prisons and how does this influence their social reintegration and respect for human rights? The research will use a bibliographic and documentary review, analyzing academic materials, relevant case law and national legal frameworks. Consultation of various databases, such as BDTD, Google Scholar and FGV's virtual library, will contribute to achieving the proposed objectives. Thus, the general objective of the research is to analyze the treatment of inmates in Brazilian women's prisons, assessing its repercussions on social reintegration and the guarantee of human rights. It concludes that social reintegration, conceived as a comprehensive process that transcends mere physical freedom, is faced with obstacles ranging from poor prison conditions to the lack of effective resocialization programs. The lack of educational and work opportunities, combined with social stigmas, intensify the challenges faced by inmates when trying to reintegrate into society. The guarantee of human rights, a fundamental and inalienable principle, is often compromised in women's prisons. The research highlighted the urgent need for public policies that ensure the dignity, integrity and basic rights of inmates, promoting conditions conducive to true resocialization.