Adolescents served by the semiliberdity unit in Araguaína/TO (2018-2022): aspects of socio-spatial segregation

Abstract

In this article, we focus on data relating to adolescents in conflict with the law treated at the Semi-Freedom Unit in Araguaína/TO, from 2018 to 2022, to relate it to socio-spatial segregation, considering Araguaína as a medium-sized city. The methodology consisted of documentary research of a descriptive nature, using secondary data collected from the semi-liberty unit, from physical and digital files, as well as photographic records to analyze the contradictions in the urban space of Araguaína/TO. Among the results, we emphasize that the majority of adolescents who passed through the Araguaína Semi-Freedom Unit during the period in question came from peripheral sectors and that in these sectors there is the presence of certain community public facilities, however, this fact does not seem to be contributing effectively to mitigate infractions and reduce social inequalities, resulting from socio-spatial segregation. Therefore, we highlight the need for social inclusion in this segment, through more equal access to opportunities for study, work, leisure, sport, and culture. Community public facilities can contribute to this inclusion, considering the provision of services and the way they are used, whether or not they meet the real needs of the youth population in these neighborhoods.