A quem o ECA protege? O descompasso entre o discurso e a prática da Justiça Juvenil no Brasil

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the political, legal and social reaction concerning the management of children and adolescents in conflict with the law. It examines the linking of youth behavior outside the normal patterns of delinquency, and the relationship between such associations and the organization of Juvenile Justice. We sought to investigate how this system of justice was organized differently, depending on the social class of recipients. For this, we studied the phases covered by the Juvenile Justice in Brazil, linking it to the experience of other countries. It also demonstrates empirically, taking into consideration the social-educational system of the district of Juiz de Fora (MG), from June/2008 to December, 2009, the consequences of such processes in relation to the current scenario, defined by the ECA ( Statute of Children and Adolescents). After examination of studies in the fields of social sciences and law, we intend to discuss the issues that current proposals, as opposed to ensuring the protection and rehabilitation of youth, may further contribute to the selective punishment of young offenders from the popular classes.