Abstract

SOUZA, Elizeu Clementino de  and  NERY, Vanessa Cristina Girotto. THE WORD IS A SHOT, THERE'S NO TURNING BACK: LIFE STORY AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY. Revista LES [online]. 2024, vol.28, n.57, 5498.  Epub Apr 03, 2025. ISSN 2526-8449.  https://doi.org/10.26694/rles.v28i57.5498.

The text systematizes the alienating and transforming aspects present in the life story of a person deprived of their liberty. We start from a framework of restorative justice that seeks to dispel the duality of the concept of the good guy and the bad guy. In this conception, it is necessary to listen empathically to the subject's narrative, to hear their story and the meanings constructed in their narrative. The method used to carry out the narrative interview was the autobiographical method, following its stages: drawing up guiding questions, recording the narrative and then transcribing it. The narrative analyzed made us think about the possibilities of life that revolve around this subject and the countless reflections on what he experienced during his time in prison. In addition, it was possible to identify some narratives that helped him repair the damage, especially with regard to aspects involving family, friendship and society.

Keywords : Humanization; Prison system; Life stories; Restorative justice; Autobiographical narratives..

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