Além dos muros: projeto arquitetônico de um centro socioeducativo.

Abstract

The Brazilian prison system faces complex challenges, especially with the deterioration of prison facilities, highlighting the need for a more humane approach. Socio-educational centers, intended for juvenile detention and supported by the Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA), seek to guarantee human rights and rehabilitation opportunities for young people, but they face structural obstacles that compromise their main purpose of resocialization. In this context, humanized architecture emerges as a promising alternative to improve these spaces, playing a crucial role in the rehabilitation of young offenders. In the state of Rio Grande do Norte, there are currently three internment units in different municipalities that meet the entire state demand; the concentration of internment units in only three locations reflects significant challenges related to coverage and equitable care. Reflecting on improvements in the socio-educational system is essential to build a more promising future for both these young people and society in general. Therefore, this work aims to develop a proposal for a preliminary architectural design for a socio-educational center for juvenile offenders, through humanized spaces, understanding the functioning of socio-educational institutions, analyzing the characteristics of humanized environments and applying the principles of humanization in contexts of deprivation of liberty.