Análisis de la brecha en el acceso digital en usuarios y centros penitenciarios para adolescentes en el valle de aburra, caso Escuela de Trabajo San José 2024.

Abstract

This research explores the digital access gap in adolescent penitentiary centers in the Aburrá Valley, Colombia, with a focus on the San José Work School as a case study, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the issue, it employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods; he study addresses a multidimensional and underexplored issue—the absence of digital transformation strategies in juvenile penitentiary settings—through a non-experimental, observational, and descriptive design that incorporates case studies within the San José Work School. Key variable categories identified include the digital training of users, the relevance of access to technology, the need to reduce the digital divide, and the potential impact on social and labor reintegration, the research also examines attitudes toward technology and education within the organizational culture of the penitentiary center, results analysis shows that digital transformation is crucial for improving technological infrastructure, enhancing security, and ensuring access to quality healthcare. Multiple concerns related to technology, security, and healthcare are highlighted, emphasizing the need for concrete actions to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive educational environment for comprehensive youth development, the study suggests that effective digital integration can facilitate social reintegration, improve employment prospects, and provide new personal education tools for young people.