SPPA conf 2023-Socioeducation in the Brazilian youth justice system: emancipation and transgression by Tatiana Yokoy & Leonardo Ortegal, University of Brasília, Brazil

In Brazil, young offenders are subjected to both non-custodial and custodial sanctions referred to as socio-educational measures; these measures are administered by the Brazilian National System of Socio-educational Services. Recent research data shows that this system primarily serves black male adolescents who come from large families headed by single mothers with low incomes. In this work, we present our reflections on the concepts of socio-education, transgression, and emancipation within the Brazilian Youth Justice System, drawing insights from the works of Paulo Freire, bell hooks, and Karl Marx, as well as the authors' research conducted at the University of Brasília- Brazil and their professional experiences as a social worker and psychologist in Brazilian public policies related to social assistance and education. We showcase various examples of transgressive educational practices for young offenders and present our perspective on socio-education, as a fundamental principle in human relationships which upholds human rights, promotes human development, and facilitates emancipation.