Imigração e crime violento: um olhar a partir de reclusos condenados

Guia, Maria João; Pedroso, João

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“…Referring to the latest national statistics, there has been a considerable growth in the foreign population behind bars over the past decades. Since the 90s, we can observe an exponential increase in imprisoned foreigners, almost doubling the population percentage in a decade, from 9.6% in 1994 to 17.0% in 2004, representing one fifth of the total population in prison in 2011 (Gomes, 2014; Guia, 2008; Seabra & Santos, 2006). By analyzing the number of foreign prisoners in terms of place of origin, one can observe a significant percentage from African countries over the years (Esteves & Malheiros, 2001; Gomes, 2014; Seabra & Santos, 2005), particularly prisoners from African Portuguese-speaking countries, and more precisely, in descending order, Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea Bissau, São Tomé, and Principe and Mozambique (Moreira, 2006, p. 21).…”

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Access to Law and Justice Perceived by Foreign and Roma Prisoners

Gomes

2017

Race and Justice

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Several studies have promoted discussion on the conditions surrounding access to law and justice in contemporary societies. With the knowledge that different social groups have different perceptions of litigation and different levels of tolerance regarding "unjust" situations, this article gives voice to particular vulnerable social groups and focuses on some of the mechanisms reproducing social inequalities in the access to law and justice. Based on the qualitative thematic content analysis of 68 foreign and Roma prisoners' interviews in Portuguese prisons, we present and discuss the main difficulties and obstacles these individuals experienced during their trajectories within the criminal justice system as well as the perceptions they have about justice. Through the discussion of foreign and Roma prisoners' experiences and perceptions of the criminal justice system, it is considered that not only class but also nationality and ethnicity are important variables for the understanding and co-explanation of the law and justice system, which affects both the access to the various stages of the justice process and the general views on justice.

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Section: Access To Law and Justice: Class Gender And Nationality/etmentioning

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Access to Law and Justice Perceived by Foreign and Roma Prisoners

Gomes

2017

Race and Justice

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Institutional Perceptions of Internal Security on the Relationship between “Sensitive Urban Zones” and Immigrant Criminality

Guia

Pedroso

2016

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The Portuguese social sciences literature has recently begun to make references to so-called "sensitive urban zones" (SUZs), described as vulnerable zones on the outskirts of big cities (e.g., Lisbon and Setúbal) where the population suffers from poor socioeconomic conditions. The same literature has also described these zones as being areas where migrants, especially people from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), and the unemployed tend to congregate. Since the beginning of the century, these areas have seen the number of foreigners of certain ethnicities rising, especially after the last mass regularization of migrants. At the same time, police forces describe these zones as being primary intervention areas, leading to the targeting of SUZ residents. Moreover, certain new migrant groups to Portugal (and to these SUZs) are over-represented in Portuguese prisons, suggesting some bias on the part of the judicial system, who have historically described SUZs as areas of growing criminality and drug trafficking. As such, SUZ residents are thought to need greater social control, and more visible and selective policing. Within this framework, police have institutionalized a perception of SUZs as crime ghettos in need of targeting, these perceptions being reinforced by documentation concerning the "rise" of new forms of violent crime from abroad. Therefore, it is important to study these perceptions of crime as contributing to the characterization of SUZs as being areas of criminality, and how such perceptions are reinforced by the legislature's designation of SUZs as being areas requiring "special policing strategies". This article will focus on the balance between the selectivity of police and the justice system in Lisbon's SUZs, with an emphasis on issues pertaining to immigration and crime. Moreover, we consider wider societal perceptions of crime, where stereotypes are constructed around a vulnerable population as needing social policies.

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In Quest of Sanctuary

Borges

2024

Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics

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This chapter explores the complex landscape of asylum-seeking, focusing on the 1951 Refugee Convention and the rights it grants to those seeking refuge, emphasizing principles like non-discrimination and non-refoulement. The chapter highlights the tension between international legal guarantees and state discretion in granting asylum, underscoring the gap between aspirational goals and practical outcomes. It also delves into scholarly literature on migration, border control, and the “deviant migrant” narrative, offering insights into the complexities of asylum practices. It addresses criminological and gendered dimensions, with a specific focus on violence against asylum-seeking women, revealing unique challenges. Overall, the analysis covers historical perspectives, contemporary challenges, and evolving global migration dynamics, providing a comprehensive understanding of the intricate journey asylum seekers undergo for safety and justice.

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Imigração e crime violento: um olhar a partir de reclusos condenados

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Access to Law and Justice Perceived by Foreign and Roma Prisoners

Access to Law and Justice Perceived by Foreign and Roma Prisoners

Institutional Perceptions of Internal Security on the Relationship between “Sensitive Urban Zones” and Immigrant Criminality

In Quest of Sanctuary

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