Arquitetura penitenciária: grande influenciadora no comportamento dos detentos?

Abstract

The present work focuses on an extensive analysis of the Brazilian penitentiary architecture, relating it to the behavior control process. The research will try to understand how prison architecture works in Brazil, starting with the theory, studying laws and resolutions, until the practical application. In an attempt to get the best knowledge of how architecture can have an influence on the rehabilitation process, considering that it can have the potential to shape the feelings and activities that happens on the place. To reach this objective, a bibliographic study will first be realized analyzing subjects such as the relationship between crime and punishment, as well as the study of the history of penitentiaries around the world and in Brazil. There will be also a survey of data that permeates the Brazilian Penal System, to increase the discussion. Finally, a comparative study will be realized between the penitentiary architecture of our country and Finland, analyzing a series of architectural, social and cultural aspects, which may be relevant to this subject.