A Efetividade da Lei de Execução Penal no Estado de Goiás: Desafios e Perspectivas do Policial Penal

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the Penal Execution Law (Law No. 7.210/1984) within the context of the State of Goiás, focusing on the challenges faced by prison officers and the prospects for improving the prison system. It starts from the observation that, although the law represents a humanitarian milestone in Brazilian legislation, its practical application is compromised by factors such as overcrowding, lack of professionals, precarious infrastructure, and the influence of organized crime within prison units. This qualitative and bibliographic research addresses the fundamental principles of penal execution, the strategic role of the Penal Police after Constitutional Amendment No. 104/2019, and the mechanisms of sentence reduction through work, education, and reading, with emphasis on their implementation in Goiás. The conclusion is that the effectiveness of the Penal Execution Law directly depends on the appreciation of prison officers, the investment in resocialization-oriented public policies, and the expansion of opportunities for inmates, aiming for a more just, efficient, and humazed penal system.