Front of the Prison Collective in Pelotas (RS)

a Case Study

Abstract

This article aims to present the work carried out by the Front of the prison collective in the city of Pelotas. The interest in the topic is due to its power in favor of people who are normally invisible and/or in situations of social vulnerability and rights violations. The study and understanding of these groups become relevant from the perspective of Penal Policies, which has been emphasizing their participation in management structures. Participant observation during visiting hours for three months and unstructured interviews with its president and other family members were carried out. Qualitative research with cartographic inspiration was done. It is concluded that the isolated family member is more vulnerable. Hence the importance of Collectives. The relevance of these groups is also highlighted not only as groups that fight for rights, but also to see them as participants in policy planning, as well as agents open to new possibilities of change.