FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN SPACES OF RESTRICTION OF FREEDOM: A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF SÃO PAULO

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the structure and organization of formal and non-formal education in prisons in the state of São Paulo, identifying how education is systematized and implemented within the São Paulo prison system. The methodology included the review of official documents and data, such as the Criminal Information Report (RELIPEN) and the Joint Guiding Documents of the Secretariats of Education and Penitentiary Administration. The results indicate that, although the state of São Paulo continues to invest significantly in the prison system, the lack of information on available resources and persistent overcrowding indicate critical challenges for the effective implementation of educational activities.