Uma abordagem acerca das penas e sua execução na legislação penal brasileira.

Abstract

This monograph aims to present the different kinds of feathers and analyze its effectiveness in the context of current Brazilian prison system, examining its origin and its evolution and finally expose application chance of alternative sentences for inmates whose incarceration is not advisable. Since ancient times the penalty ever had revenge character, performed most often cruelly, leading those condemned to death. The penalty should be re-educate the convicted function to be reintegrated into society. The custodial sentences, such as the imprisonment should be applied only to individuals with a high degree of danger. Alternative penalties provided for in the Brazilian legal system is an effective means of preventing recidivism, because of its educational and social character, because the convict is serving his sentence in freedom, guarded by the State and the community in which he lives, which helps you to reintegration into the social environment. To carry out this final project, the method used was descriptive and exploratory, and the research technique the literature, by analyzing a significant number of material, is making a comprehensive and detailed review, with the aim of better understanding on the said topic.