A Casa Verde e a rua: um estudo etnográfico sobre as dinâmicas sociais e percepções dos usuários do centro de referência especializado para a população de rua em Parnaíba-PI

Abstract

This paper analyses the homeless population in the municipality of Parnaíba-PI, with an emphasis on the role played by the Specialised Reference Centre for the Homeless (Centro Pop). The central objective is to understand the experiences and perceptions of the people served, using a qualitative and ethnographic approach based on semistructured interviews and participant observation. The data reveals that family conflicts and the use of psychoactive substances were determining factors in these people's entry into homelessness. There is a complex relationship between domestic violence, drug addiction, family breakdown and the process of vulnerabilisation that culminates in homelessness. The results show the structural limitations of the centre, the lack of a multidisciplinary team and the predominance of welfare practices, factors that compromise the effectiveness of the service and the guarantee of social rights. The conclusion is that there is a need to restructure the service and implement a more integrated public policy capable of promoting social inclusion and respect for the dignity of homeless people.