This article approaches the emergence of the Department of Justice in the public sphere. Such emergence is oriented by the mission (which is still in dispute in the institution) of defending the democratic regime and the human rights. The insertion of Social Work in the institution is crossed by the contradictions that permeate it and share the purposes of the mission of the institution, given its ethical‑political‑professional project. It shows potential to contribute to the dialogue with the social movements and rights councils, as well as to the increase and inspection of public politics, as it is marked by emancipatory ideas.
Department of Justice; Social Work; Human Rights
