Violência institucional no sistema prisional brasileiro: encarceramento feminino em massa e a violação da dignidade da pessoa humana

Abstract

The imprisonment of women is constantly growing, on the other hand, there is no planning for the readjustment of these environments to them. In addition to the environment, the conduct of public agents towards female prisoners must pay attention to gender distinctions, taking into account the situation of these women within the system created by men and for men. Incarceration of this type is selective and does not observe the specific needs of women, especially in the case of incarcerated mothers or pregnant women, directly configuring the offense to the dignity of the human person. This article aimed to discuss and denounce the situation in which incarcerated women find themselves, since the prison system is not designed for them. An analysis of the Brazilian prison system will be carried out in view of the necessary adjustments to be made, observing the gender difference and its particularities. An analysis of available official data, articles, relevant legislation and bibliographical research of studies carried out with incarcerated women was used in order to investigate the condition they are in and if there is any differentiation about their peculiar conditions. It was concluded that despite the existence of legal protections for incarcerated women, they are violated, generating a cruel situation that violates human and fundamental rights