O psicólogo no acompanhamento de adolescentes que cumprem medidas socioeducativas: seria possível uma escuta analítica?

Abstract

The objective of this article is to discuss about the work of the psychologist in the field of Socio-Educational Measures, specifically Probation. Through theoretical discussion on psychoanalytic concepts ‒such as helplessness ‒, it is possible to think about antisocial attitudes and delinquency as manifestations of anguish in adolescence. According to Laurent’s (2007) assumption, the subject’s implication with his symptom and the approach of the bond formed between psychologist and adolescent are effective in aiding to subjective changes in the life of the youngster, when considering the impasses that challenge him, without resorting to the ways of violence. It is considered that Probation may become a space for stimulating the young person’s protagonism and as a way for the social assistant to get to know the adolescent and his reality, contributing to shatter prejudices. Additionally, it is possible to think of public policies adequate to the needs of this public.