Produção de Móveis Sustentáveis no Sistema Prisional de Aquidauana: Desafios e Oportunidades

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the sustainable furniture production project at the Aquidauana Penitentiary (EPA) in Mato Grosso do Sul, focusing on management challenges and opportunities, as well as the contribution to the social reintegration of the detainees. The prison population in Brazil has been steadily increasing, largely due to failures in the social reintegration processes and limited support for social projects within prisons. The Law of Penal Execution requires that reintegration be addressed in all prisons across the country. However, by analyzing the factors involved in the project, it was possible to identify that, in practice, the social duty of reintegration is not effectively implemented. In the case of EPA, the sustainable furniture project uses recyclable materials such as tires and pallets, offering income opportunities for detainees while also generating a positive environmental impact. This study, based on a qualitative approach through interviews with the project manager and the EPA director, identified challenges such as lack of materials and work tools, as well as prejudice. However, opportunities also stand out, such as the potential for partnerships with universities and local businesses, as well as the expansion of professional training with a focus on entrepreneurship. The study proposes improvements in project management, focusing on online communication, strategic partnerships, and strengthening entrepreneurial skills, aiming to increase the financial sustainability of the project and improve the social reintegration of the detainees participating in the project..