Os menores artesãos na Casa de Correção da Corte (1858-1865)

Abstract

The present work has the objective of understanding the creation of an Institute of Minor Craftsmen, in the environment of the House of Correction of the Court, as an institution created to correct and give usefulness to the minors collected in its dependencies. The Institute of Minor Artisans existing in the House of Correction between 1861 and 1865, emerged from the formation of a group of minors collected by the police or handed over by their parents and guardians. Its brief existence was marked by a dubious character, being, at the same time, an asylum of destitute childhood, a correctional house and a workers' nursery, with a system that favored teaching and work, in addition to affirming moral and religious values. The documentary sources for this research were the Reports of the Ministry of Justice, in addition to the Reports of the Director of the Court of Corrections, the Reports of the Chief of Police, the Report of the Commission in charge of Examining the Court of Corrections, were also consulted. and the Collections of Laws of the Empire.