Acolhimento institucional e direito à educação dos adolescentes no município de João Pessoa/PB em período de pandemia

Abstract

This paper seeks to discuss the right to education for adolescents residing in two foster homes in the city of João Pessoa/PB, while paying special attention to the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in which they live. Initially, it sought to clarify how guarantees inherently associated with it are seen under Brazilian law. An essentially qualitative approach was used for this purpose, through bibliographical and documental analyses, while also considering the scope of social vulnerabilities present and faced by these individuals. Furthermore, a questionnaire directed to professionals working in two groups in each place, one controlled by a NonGovernmental Organization and the other by the city in question was applied. It was then concluded that the praxis differs from the legal apparatus in place significantly, essentially meaning that there is a clear distinction between what is proposed to what is actually implemented and perceived by the users of such policies.