Young male detention centre for under 20 year olds known as "Fundacao Casa" or Febem, established by the Sao Paulo government to help young offenders back to society. They are in prison for drug dealing, robbery and other crimes. They mostly come from deprived backgrounds usually from the multiple favelas that surround the hugh city of Sao Paulo and it's neighbouring satellite towns. They continue schooling activities whilst in detention, which can be up to a maximum of three years. (C) 2013 Christopher Pillitz All Rights Reserved

December 21, 2013 at 12:14AM