The present work intends to analyze the significance of the socioeducative measure of assisted freedom within the context of the integral protection doctrine. By means of a critical revision of the literature, it also brings up concepts and practices used during the old doctrine of irregular situation, emphasizing the importance of rupture with the models of attendance then used. Finally, the article points out references and procedures indicated to those who act with children and adolescents who come to the child and youth court, with emphasis on actions and partnerships that can be established in social educative programs.
assisted freedom; adolescents in conflict with the law; forensic psychology