Adolescentes em conflito com a lei

Abstract

This study is focused on teenagers who behave violently and who are also victims of violence. The data was collected from records of adolescent inmates in São José do Rio Preto. The variables selected were: place of residence, age, education level, type of offense, drugs use, family income, parent education levels, jobs. The findings disclose a social and demographic profile for teenagers around seventeen years old with only elementary education. The most common offence was robbery; followed by theft, homicide, drug dealing, and robbery leading to death. Most of these teenagers smoked tobacco and marijuana, drank alcoholic beverages and took crack. The data indicate a context defined by precarious living conditions where family members have low incomes and poor job skills, together with alcohol abuse. As a result, they help turn teenagers into victims of society. The mother - who typically supports the household - is the strongest presence during the incarceration period, serving as a mediator between the adolescent in conflict with the law, the courts and the community. In view of the high costs of interpersonal violence, it is necessary to develop and implement a municipal strategy for children and adolescents in São José do Rio Preto.

Adolescentes em Medida Socioeducativa: Violência ou Violação de Direitos? Revisão de Literatura

“…Com a pretensa garantia de ser um Estado democrático e de direitos, a violação de direitos e o estigma dos segmentos juvenis são uma realidade. Nesse aspecto, a baixa escolarização dos adolescentes, o abandono da escola, as dificuldades de aprendizagem, o consumo de drogas, a fragilidade de vínculos familiares e a precária inserção no mundo do trabalho, pelo trabalho informal e o subemprego, são questões que atravessam os estudos, indicando claramente o perfil dos socioeducandos em âmbito nacional (Malvasi, 2011;Menicucci ;Carneiro, 2011;Estevam et al, 2009;Carmo et al, 2011;Martins &;Pillon, 2008;Sena ;Colares, 2008;Pinho et al, 2006;Davoglio ;Gauer, 2011;Priuli ;Moraes, 2007;Segalin ;Trzcinski, 2006;Lima, Alcântara, Almeid, &;.…”

Experiências de adolescentes em uso de crack e seus familiares com a atenção psicossocial e institucionalização

“…Regarding the latter, national and international studies highlight crack use risk factors in adolescence [3][4][5] and disorders related to the use of these substances 6 , such as psychotic episodes, cognitive deficits, mood swings, change of behavior, respiratory problems and offences and violence 7,8 . Following this evidence, care actions aimed at this group usually occur through control and punishment practices, resorting to abstinence as the only form of treatment 9,10 .…”

Young Offenders in Brazil: Mental Health and Factors of Risk and Protection

“…Aiming at adolescents and risk factors, authors point out that elements such as poverty, poor education, drug use, exposure to violence and hostility in the family environment can not only make the adolescent vulnerable but also predispose one to criminal behaviour and, thus, compel one to comply with the sanctions under law 3 . In addition to the studies that seek to understand risk factors, there are Brazilian studies aiming to identify the characteristics, family, health and social phenomena that permeate the lives of adolescents involved in criminal acts [4][5][6] . Priuli and Moraes 6 surveyed the sociodemographic, criminal and relational profile of 48 adolescents aged between 14 and 18 yearsinterned at Welfare of Minors Foundation (Fundação do BemEstar do Menor -FEBEM) in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo -Brazil in 2003.…”

“…In addition to the studies that seek to understand risk factors, there are Brazilian studies aiming to identify the characteristics, family, health and social phenomena that permeate the lives of adolescents involved in criminal acts [4][5][6] . Priuli and Moraes 6 surveyed the sociodemographic, criminal and relational profile of 48 adolescents aged between 14 and 18 yearsinterned at Welfare of Minors Foundation (Fundação do BemEstar do Menor -FEBEM) in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo -Brazil in 2003. By analyzing the files of those adolescents, it was found that 35.4% of adolescents were aged 17 years.…”

“…By analyzing the files of those adolescents, it was found that 35.4% of adolescents were aged 17 years. Regarding the instructional level, 68.7% of adolescents had incomplete elementary education while 83.3% did not attend school 6 . Gallo and Williams 4 , when describing the profile of adolescents in conflict with the law, highlighted the following: violation of social norms, behaviour at odds with the culture in which they live, socialization difficulties, early use of licit and illicit drugs, history of aggression, participation in fights, impulsive behaviour, depressed mood, suicide attempts, no guilt, hostility, public equity damage, institutionalization, vandalism, rejection in his social circle, relationships with colleagues who have deviant behaviour, low income and truancy 4 .…”