Pedagogy and the Application of Alternative Sanctions in Open Facilities

Silvana Barbosa de Oliveira
(Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Brazil)

Abstract: By presenting the work of the pedagogical sector of the Penitentiary Patronage of Londrina, Parana, the text start a discussion about the importance of Pedagogy in the prison system. The Penitentiary Patronage of Londrina is an open facility responsible for the egresses from the criminal system entitled of penalties restricting rights, commonly called alternative sanctions and measures. The Patronage main role is to provide conditions for a harmonic social integration of the convict.

Key words: pedagogy, penitentiary patronage, alternative measures