MAPPING AFFECTS THROUGH ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL DEVICES IN INSTITUTIONALIZED BODIES: THE EXPERIENCE IN THE EXTENSION PROGRAM "SPACE FOR SOCIALIZATION FOR HARM REDUCTION"

• Grant number: 25/02225-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: July 01, 2025
• End date: February 28, 2029
• Field of knowledge: Interdisciplinary Subjects
• Principal Investigator: Flavia Liberman Caldas
• Grantee: Stefania Vallado Alves
• Host Institution: Instituto de Saúde e Sociedade (ISS). Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP). Campus Baixada Santista. Santos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The central idea is that art and culture, far from being mere reflections of society, possess the power to shape and transform realities, especially in contexts of vulnerability. The body is understood as a cultural territory where resistance emerges, serving as a central locus in cultural and social dynamics. This research aims to map these experiences using a research-intervention approach. The study will be conducted within the DiV3rso study, research, and extension group at Unifesp-BS, which focuses on mental health, harm reduction, and human rights. The group carries out activities in the community, particularly with people experiencing homelessness and intense drug use. As expected outcomes, the research aims to produce a detailed map of the artistic and cultural practices carried out by participants in the "Space for Socialization for Harm Reduction" project, highlighting different forms of expression and participation. (AU)