Know program (Patronato Municipal de Jacarezinho): reflective process regarding drugs

Authors

  • Silvia Okabe Alves Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • José Ricardo de Souza Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Ana Beatriz Baggio Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Érica Akemi Takahara Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Lucyellen Roberta Dias Garcia Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná
  • Roberta Ekuni Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1807-0221.2015v12n20p123

Abstract

The criminal enforcement organ “Patronato Municipal de Jacarezinho”, formed by a multidisciplinary team, systematically monitors people serving sentences in open regime (assisted). With high rates of drugs-related crimes in this region, the KNOW Program, run by the Patronato, is based on the perspective of harm reduction. Objective: to promote the reflection about the consequences the use / abuse of drugs. Method: it is structured in eight weekly meetings planned by a social worker and a psychologist. In these meetings there are discussions, lectures and the assisted can share experiences involving drug use. If necessary, the Program indicates therapeutic rehabilitation centers for those who needs it. Results: From 2013 to 2014, the program has completed five classes, serving 34 assisted. Conclusion: there is positive feedback regarding the program, and there was inclusion of an assisted in the labor market. So far there has been no record of recurrence in criminal practices in the judiciary system.

Author Biographies

Silvia Okabe Alves, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Projeto de Extensão: Patronato Municipal de Jacarezinho

José Ricardo de Souza, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Projeto de Extensão: Patronato Municipal de Jacarezinho

Ana Beatriz Baggio, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Projeto de Extensão: Patronato Municipal de Jacarezinho

Érica Akemi Takahara, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Projeto de Extensão: Patronato Municipal de Jacarezinho

Lucyellen Roberta Dias Garcia, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Centro de Ciências Jurídicas

Roberta Ekuni, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná

Graduada em Psicologia (UEM). Mestre em Ciências e Doutorando em Ciências pelo departamento de Psicobiologia UNIFESP.

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Published

2015-12-11

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 20 (2015): Revista Eletrônica de Extensão - Extensio

Section

RELATOS DE EXPERIÊNCIA

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