A Portrait of Children and Minors Deprived of Liberty at the Boane Juvenile Rehabilitation Prison

Authors:

T Lorizzo and L Sigauque

Summary:

The book presents a portrait of ninety-two children and minors between the ages of 16 and 21 who were serving sentences at the country's only juvenile rehabilitation prison. The book explores issues related to family situations, health, education, and economic conditions, offering a view of the living conditions and challenges faced by these young people. It offers a detailed and unprecedented analysis of the reality of children and adolescents deprived of liberty in Mozambique, shedding light on the socio-economic and psychological conditions that directly impact their rehabilitation process. By focusing on the country's only juvenile correctional facility, it proposes crucial reforms to improve the education, health, and psychosocial support of these youth. The recommendations include improving education and vocational training programs, strengthening psychosocial support, and implementing strategies to improve the economic and social conditions of the minors' families. This book is a valuable tool for researchers, justice professionals, and policymakers, significantly contributing to the understanding of the reality lived by this group and the development of more effective strategies to promote their rights and well-being.

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