MEANINGS OF SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR PRIVATE FREEDOM MEN

The objective of this research was to know what the learner thinks about the education in the jail, as well as to verify the importance attributed by him to the school. For that, eight male participants, aged between twenty and forty years, were interviewed in a prison in the state of Parana. The results revealed that there was no indication of negative aspects regarding the education offered in the prison. In the opposite direction of what was expected, the students refer to the school as a formative, welcoming space that favors freedom of expression, respect and the formation of significant ties with teachers. They believe in education, mention goals and dreams, and show optimism about their future. It is hoped that the study will contribute to the reflection on educational strategies that may favor the sensitization and preparation of students deprived of their liberty regarding the importance of education in life and in the return to society.