Um modelo de gestão sustentável para as colônias penais agrícolas: um estudo de caso dos estados da Paraíba e Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

The present study was carried out in the context of the Brazilian prison system, focusing on agricultural penal colonies located in the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte. It addresses the challenges of prison management and its implications for resocialization, security, and sustainability. The research aims to propose a model for analyzing and implementing sustainable management practices in Agricultural Penal Colonies, using the case study carried out in the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The methodology adopted for this research was based on inductive approach methods and case study procedures. The study was classified as exploratory and descriptive, seeking to understand and explore sustainable management practices in the agricultural penal colonies of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte, as well as the perceptions of the involved stakeholders. Data collection was conducted through interviews using an interview guide and questionnaires. Data collected were qualitatively analyzed to understand the perceptions and opinions of the involved stakeholders. Data analysis was based on categories related to management, security, resocialization, and sustainability dimensions. The main findings highlighted the need for strategic environmental planning and the development of a co-management model in which the government, represented by the penal police, and private sector entities work together to implement resocialization programs based on sustainable agricultural activities and green business practices. Key elements such as standardized internal regulations, financial incentives for resocialization agents, public awareness, and continuous monitoring mechanisms were identified as critical to ensuring the effectiveness of the proposed model, including necessary adaptations and flexibility. The study concluded that integrating security, resocialization, and sustainability can transform agricultural penal colonies into spaces that effectively and humanely promote the social reintegration of inmates. The findings contributes for the achievement of SDGs, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).