The Department of Judicial Protection of Youth (DPJJ) has launched four calls for research projects as part of its 2026 scientific program. The themes focus on issues directly related to educational practices in a judicial context.
The first call for projects focuses on the educational relationship, which is at the heart of the work of educators. The DPJJ states that several studies have explored the effects of these evolutions on the educator profession, professional practices, and the care of young people. This call for projects aims to highlight the educational relationship and its variations in different intervention contexts, youth situations, and professional trajectories.
The second call for projects examines the role of family members in the lives of young people under judicial supervision, including parents, siblings, blended families, extended relatives, and key adults. Understanding the family environment is essential for defining an educational strategy. The DPJJ notes that youth under judicial supervision often live in unstable family configurations, which can weaken their foundations.
The third project call focuses on young people’s relationship with weapons. The DPJJ observes an increasing number of young people carrying and showing a growing fascination with weapons. Despite being a topic of concern in various fields, there is a lack of research on weapons by scholars.
The fourth project call addresses the insertion of young people under PJJ supervision into society. Data confirms a significant dropout rate among these young people, with only 37.6% enrolled in school. The insertion project aims to analyze existing insertion processes, identify barriers and facilitators for educational and professional integration, and understand the link between penal history, education, and professional integration.
Research teams, laboratories, and researchers have until July 3, 2026, to submit their proposals.
