Redução da maioridade penal | Coluna #25

Drauzio Varella

6 Apr 201502:37

Summary

TLDRThe script discusses the Brazilian bill proposing to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years old. Critics argue that a 3-year stay at Fundação Casa for minors who commit crimes is insufficient, fearing they may join criminal factions for protection in prison. The conversation shifts to an unexpected guest, a tattoo artist named Miro Dantas, who discusses the correlation between tattooing and oncology patients, hinting at a unique perspective on body art in relation to health.

Takeaways

📜 The script discusses a bill being voted on in the Chamber of Deputies and Senate regarding the criminal age of majority, which is currently set at 16 years old.
🚫 Individuals under 18 who commit crimes are sent to the 'Fundação Casa' where they can stay for a maximum of 3 years, a duration that some argue is too short for serious crimes.
🔪 There is a concern that a 17-year-old who commits murder will only serve 3 years in 'Fundação Casa', which is seen as an insufficient punishment.
🏢 The idea of sending young offenders to regular prisons is criticized as it could lead to them joining criminal factions for protection, which might compromise their future.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family of an incarcerated individual might receive basic food baskets paid for by criminal factions, and the mother might be provided transportation to visit her child.
💼 Upon release, the individual is likely to be deeply involved in criminal activities with no chance of leaving that life, even if they wish to.
🔑 The script suggests that public safety issues are often resolved based on emotion, which can lead to counterproductive outcomes.
🤔 There is a debate on whether incarcerating young offenders with professional criminals is a good idea, as it might not be effective in preventing future crimes.
👨‍⚕️ The script transitions to a discussion about an unexpected professional area of interest, linking tattooing to oncology and patients with cancer.
🎨 The conversation will include an interview with Miro Dantas, a professional tattoo artist, exploring the connection between tattooing and cancer patients.

Q & A

What is the current legal age for criminal responsibility in the script's context?
-The current legal age for criminal responsibility is 18 years old, as mentioned in the script.
What is the proposed change to the legal age for criminal responsibility discussed in the script?
-The script discusses a proposal to lower the legal age for criminal responsibility to 16 years old.
What is the term used for the institution where minors are sent after committing a crime in the script?
-The term used is 'Fundação Casa,' where minors are sent to serve a maximum of 3 years.
What is the concern raised about the duration of the sentence for minors in the 'Fundação Casa'?
-The concern is that a 3-year sentence for a serious crime like murder is too short and does not provide adequate punishment or rehabilitation.
Why is sending a 17-year-old to a regular prison considered a bad idea in the script?
-Sending a 17-year-old to a regular prison is considered bad because they might feel abandoned and scared, potentially leading them to join criminal factions for protection, which could compromise their future.
What are the potential consequences of mixing young offenders with professional criminals, as mentioned in the script?
-Mixing young offenders with professional criminals could lead to the young offenders becoming more deeply involved in crime and having no chance of leaving that life, even if they wish to.
How does the script describe the role of emotion in public safety decisions?
-The script suggests that decisions about public safety are often made based on emotion, which can be a poor advisor, sometimes leading to outcomes that worsen the security situation.
What unexpected profession is discussed in relation to oncology in the script?
-The profession discussed is tattoo artist, which is unexpected in the context of oncology.
Who is the professional being interviewed in the script, and what is their profession?
-The professional being interviewed is Miro Dantas, who is a tattoo artist.
What is the connection between tattooing and cancer patients as discussed in the script?
-The script implies there is a connection between tattooing and cancer patients, which is to be explained by the professional being interviewed, suggesting it might be related to the body art covering scars or changes due to cancer treatment.
What is the main argument against the proposed change to the legal age for criminal responsibility in the script?
-The main argument is that lowering the age to 16 and sending young offenders to regular prisons could lead to them becoming more entrenched in criminal behavior and losing any chance of reintegration into society.

Outlines

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📜 Debate on Juvenile Crime Punishment

The script discusses a legislative proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 years old, which is currently the law. It highlights the public's emotional reaction to the idea that a 17-year-old who commits murder might only serve three years in a rehabilitation center. Critics argue that such a short sentence is insufficient and that sending young offenders to adult prisons could lead to them becoming more deeply involved in crime, as they might join prison gangs for protection. The script also touches on the unintended consequences of emotional-driven legislation, suggesting that it can sometimes make public safety worse rather than better.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Penalidade

Penalidade refere-se às penalidades legais impostas a indivíduos que cometem crimes. No contexto do vídeo, a discussão envolve a adequação da penalidade para jovens de 17 anos que cometem crimes graves, como homicídio. A preocupação é que penas curtas na Fundação Casa podem não ser efetiva para a reabilitação ou dissuasão de recidiva criminal.

💡Fundação Casa

A Fundação Casa é uma instituição que atende a adolescentes em conflito com a lei, oferecendo medidas socioeducativas como alternativa à prisão. No vídeo, há uma crítica de que os jovens there released após um curto período, o que pode não ser suficiente para sua reabilitação e pode os deixar vulneráveis a influências criminosas.

💡Menoridade Penal

A menoridade penal é a idade abaixo da qual uma pessoa não pode ser considerada plenamente responsável penalmente por seus atos. No Brasil, a menoridade penal é de 18 anos, o que significa que os jovens abaixo dessa idade são sujeitos a medidas socioeducativas em vez de penas penais tradicionais. O vídeo discute a questão ética e prática de reduzir a menoridade penal e suas implicações para a justiça criminal.

💡Sistema Socioeducativo

O sistema socioeducativo é um conjunto de programas e instituições que buscam reeducar e ressocializar jovens infratores. No vídeo, o sistema é criticado por alguns como sendo inadequado para lidar com crimes graves e por outros como sendo uma medida mais humanitária e eficaz do que a pena tradicional.

💡Reeducação e Ressocialização

Reeducação e ressocialização são processos por meio dos quais indivíduos, especialmente jovens, são orientados a abandonar o comportamento criminoso e a se integrar de volta à sociedade de forma produtiva. No vídeo, a eficácia dessas abordagens é questionada em casos de crimes graves cometidos por jovens.

💡Crimes Gravos

Crimes gravos são atos ilícitos que causam danos significativos à sociedade, como homicídio, estupro ou roubo agravado. No contexto do vídeo, a discussão gira em torno da justiça e da adequação das penalidades para crimes graves cometidos por jovens, levantando questões sobre a capacidade de compreensão e responsabilidade deles.

💡Pena de Longa Duração

Uma pena de longa duração refere-se a uma sentença penal que envolve anos de prisão. No vídeo, há uma preocupação de que, em alguns casos, penas mais longas podem não ser a solução efetiva para a prevenção de recidiva ou reabilitação de jovens criminosos.

💡Emoção na Lei

A emoção na lei refere-se à influência de emoções públicas ou reações emocionais em decisões legais e políticas, muitas vezes em resposta a eventos que provocam indignação pública. No vídeo, é argumentado que a emoção pode levar a políticas penais precipitadas e menos eficazes, que não consideram as complexidades dos jovens em conflito com a lei.

💡Profissional em Oncologia e Tatuagem

Este conceito é mencionado no final do roteiro, sugerindo uma entrevista com um profissional que lida com tatuagens em pacientes oncológicos. A tatuagem pode ser usada para cobrir cicatrizes ou alterações na pele causadas por tratamentos oncológicos. Esta parte indica uma transição para um tópico menos relacionado com a justiça criminal e mais voltado para a saúde e a estética pessoal.

Highlights

The discussion revolves around the voting on the age of criminal responsibility in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, proposing 16 years old as the new threshold.

Currently, individuals under 18 years old who commit a crime are sent to the Fundação Casa for a maximum of 3 years.

There is public outrage over the idea that a 17-year-old who commits murder could serve only a 3-year sentence at Fundação Casa.

The argument is made that a 3-year sentence for a serious crime is too short and that the punishment should be more severe.

The concern is raised that sending a young offender to a penitentiary filled with hardened criminals is not a smart measure.

It is feared that a young offender in prison will feel abandoned and afraid, potentially leading them to join prison gangs for protection.

The family of the offender might receive basic baskets paid for by the gangs, and the mother might be able to visit using resources provided by the gangs.

There is a worry that once the offender is released from prison, they will be fully committed to a life of crime with no chance of redemption.

The conversation points out that public safety issues are often resolved based on emotion, which is a poor advisor, especially in cases that cause national outrage.

The discussion suggests that measures that seem to protect society can sometimes have the opposite effect and worsen public safety.

Mixing young offenders with professional criminals is not considered a successful strategy.

The conversation is shifting to an unexpected professional area: oncology and its relation to tattooing.

Miro Dantas, a professional tattoo artist, is introduced as a guest to discuss the connection between tattooing and cancer patients.

The transcript suggests that there might be innovative methods or practical applications in the field of tattooing related to oncology.

The discussion aims to explore the theoretical contributions or impact of tattooing in the context of cancer treatment or patient care.

The conversation is expected to provide insights into how an unlikely profession like tattooing can intersect with medical fields.