The Brazilian prison system in the modern era: challenges, crisis, and prospects for reform
The Brazilian prison system in the modern era: challenges, crisis, and prospects for reform
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2026.2120Keywords:
prison system, overcrowding, human rights, public policies, resocialization.Abstract
This article analyzes the reality of the Brazilian prison system in the modern era, considering structural, social, legal, and human rights dimensions. Based on official data, specialized literature, and inspection reports, it discusses the phenomenon of overcrowding, the consequences for human dignity, the impact of organized violence within prison units, and the limitations of current public policies. Alternative approaches to imprisonment and proposals for reforming the national penitentiary system are also explored. It concludes that, although a robust legal framework exists to support fundamental guarantees, the persistence of degrading conditions and the insufficiency of effective policies reveal a prolonged crisis that requires integrated and multilateral solutions.
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