Crianças e adolescentes em situação de acolhimento institucional e o direito à educação

Abstract

Institutional care is a temporary protective measure provided for by the Child and Adolescent Statute to ensure the protection and care of children and adolescents in situations of vulnerability or with violated rights. Shelter homes play a fundamental role in the lives of these individuals and should provide a safe environment, guaranteeing their fundamental rights. Despite being guaranteed by specific legislation, these rights are sometimes denied to those in institutional care, and academic performance is compromised based on each individual's history and the reasons that led them to a shelter home. The objective of this research was to identify, through a literature review, the impact of institutional care on the academic performance of these individuals. The methodology employed was qualitative, using Documentary, Bibliographic, and Exploratory Research, with the intention of conducting an interpretative analysis of available documents and bibliographies to provide insights that contribute to the development of public policies that ensure the full rights to education for sheltered individuals. As a result and discussion, it can be observed that the impact of institutionalization on the academic performance of children and adolescents is mainly due to stigmatization, lack of socioeconomic structure, separation from their family environment, and denial of the right to education, which is sometimes evident. Additionally, the research highlighted the importance of sensitizing education professionals to the specific needs of these individuals, considering their individual histories and providing an inclusive and welcoming educational environment. Therefore, it is essential to develop more effective public policies that ensure full access to education and the healthy development of these individuals, recognizing them as subjects of rights, regardless of their history of institutional care.