The book Letras e traços da cadeia de papel is the result of research carried out by Anis – Institute of Bioethics in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Human Rights and the government of the Federal District in Brazil. Through the letters selected and organized by Debora Diniz and Sinara Gumieri, readers will see the varied, although always difficult reality of adolescents deprived of their liberty in the Santa Maria detention facility (DF, Brazil). But civilized and decent societies treat vulnerable people with respect and consideration. This is what the book reveals: the recognition of these young girls’ dignity.