A IMPORTÂNCIA DA POLÍTICA DE ASSISTÊNCIA SOCIAL DE SOBRAL COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE EDUCAÇÃO PARA A CULTURA DE PAZ E REDUÇÃO DE VIOLÊNCIA
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA POLÍTICA DE ASSISTÊNCIA SOCIAL DE SOBRAL COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE EDUCAÇÃO PARA A CULTURA DE PAZ E REDUÇÃO DE VIOLÊNCIA
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Palavras-chave: Assistência Social; Cultura de Paz; Redução da Violência; Interdisciplinaridade.
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Keywords: Social Assistance; Culture of Peace; Violence Reduction; Interdisciplinarity.
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Abstract: This study focuses on analyzing the social assistance policy in the municipality of Sobral (CE), investigating its contribution to the promotion of a culture of peace and the reduction of violence in contexts of social vulnerability. It is based on the understanding that, in societies marked by socioeconomic inequalities and historical exclusions, social assistance emerges as a fundamental public policy for ensuring rights and promoting social justice. The research is grounded in a qualitative, exploratory approach, supported by bibliographic and documentary review. The study examined the guidelines of the National Social Assistance Policy, the organization of the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS), and experiences implemented in Sobral. The findings indicate that Sobral’s social assistance network—comprising Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS), Specialized Social Assistance Reference Centers (CREAS), shelter units, and complementary services—performs beyond emergency assistance. By articulating with education, health, and human rights policies, social assistance also assumes preventive and educational functions, thereby expanding its social impact. This articulation contributes to strengthening community ties, fostering the inclusion of vulnerable populations, and promoting the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Another relevant aspect observed is interdisciplinary integration. The joint work of professionals from different fields, such as social work, pedagogy, psychology, and law, enhances the effectiveness of the policy, favoring the development of more comprehensive and effective solutions to social challenges. The study concludes that the experience of Sobral highlights social assistance as a strategic space for socialization, citizenship, and inclusion. By contributing to safer, fairer, and more equitable territories, social assistance reaffirms its central role in consolidating a culture of peace, demonstrating its relevance not only as a response to immediate demands but also as a transformative instrument of social reality.
- Anaisa Alves de Moura
- Cláudia dos Santos Costa
- Cláudia Beatriz Fonseca Pinho Oliveira
- Vanessa Braga