Remição de pena pela leitura como possibilidade de “reincersão social”

Abstract

The Brazilian prison system faces serious problems of overcrowding and precariousness, which hinders its resocialization function. In this context, education emerges as a fundamental right and an instrument of transformation, capable of offering new perspectives to inmates. Sentence reduction through reading stands out as a practice that goes beyond reducing sentence days, promoting reflection, self-esteem, and social reintegration. Past experiences demonstrate that reading can reframe trajectories and strengthen citizenship within prison. Given the above, the study's overall objective is to analyze the importance of sentence reduction through reading as a resocialization tool in the prison system. The methodology adopted in this work is bibliographical in nature, as it is based on the analysis, interpretation, and discussion of existing academic works and official documents. Therefore, it is concluded that sentence reduction through reading should be consolidated as a permanent public policy and expanded to all prison units in the country, with investments in infrastructure, professional training, and access to quality materials. More than an individual benefit, this measure serves the collective interest, as it contributes to reducing recidivism, promoting citizenship, and building a more just and inclusive society.