A actuação do assistente social na reinserção da mulher ex-reclusa na comunidade - estudo de caso do estabelecimento penitenciário especial para mulheres de Maputo, 2017-2020

Abstract

The present study has as theme: The Role Of The Social Worker in The Reintegration of Ex- Prisoners Women into the Community – Case Study of The Special Penitentiary establishment for women I Maputo, 2017-2020. This study seeks to understand the contributions of the social worker in penitentiary establishments in monitoring the incarcerated woman for re-education and her reintegration into the community during and after serving the sentence. The methodology used was qualitative, with the inductive approach method and the comparative method of procedure. Sample selection was possible through simple casual sampling. Favored the bibliographic research; documentary research; interview; participatory observation. After analyzing the dada, it was inferred that the Individual Reintegration Plan does not only serve as a measure for the inmate, it also serve as working tool for social workers and other professionals working in the area of penitentiary service. Thus, a significant percentage of respondents proposed greater involvement with other sectors and service, especially the House Of Misericord Reintegration Services; Matola District Social Action Service, Health, etc. Social technicians (social workers) in penitentiary establishments play an important role in monitoring the processes, either during the serving of the prison sentence or later, when the individual is facing freedom. They are the contact point between the individual and justice, It is pertinent to mention that the involvement of the community should be encouraged during this phase. What is intended is a certain disassociation from the prison system, reducing the rate of recidivism.