A EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS NO SISTEMA PRISIONAL E SEUS DESAFIOS

Abstract

This study addresses the offer of Youth and Adult Education - EJA in the Brazilian prison system. The theme is justified given the difficulty in locating studies on the subject, proving the scarcity of works produced in the area. The main objectives listed are: to present the Brazilian legislation that deals with the education of youth and adults in Brazil and to discuss the provision of youth and adult education in the prison system. To carry out the research, a bibliographic review involving Brazilian legislation and verification of published studies on the subject in question was carried out. The study showed that Youth and Adult Education (EJA) offered in Brazilian prisons still has deficiencies related to the training of teachers in their educational practice, the provision of appropriate materials for teachers and students, the organization of prison environments where classes take place and also, a better reflection on education for those who did not have opportunities at the right age and are imprisoned.