Desarrollo de un libro de relatos ilustrados sobre resiliencia en politécnicos víctimas de delincuencia

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The project focuses on developing a “book of illustrated stories with a resilient approach and message,” based on real testimonies from polytechnic students who have been victims of different types of crimes in the city of Guayaquil or other cities, with the aim of creating a safe space for storytelling that avoids revictimization and promotes identification, reflection, and personal strength among those affected/readers. The proposal is justified in the context of urban violence and the absence of publications that address these experiences from a human perspective, without sensationalism and with psychological support. A qualitative methodology was applied for its development, with the support of semi-structured interviews with victims, previously validated by a clinical psychologist from ESPOL's Polytechnic Welfare Department, to safeguard the emotional well-being of the participants. Subsequently, the dialogues were transcribed, analyzed, and adapted into a textual and visual narrative of the testimonies, applying editorial, illustration, graphic design, creative writing, and expert validation criteria. The validation showed that the book is an excellent support and accompaniment tool, allowing readers to identify with the stories and recognize positive resilience processes. In conclusion, the project demonstrates that conscious, responsible storytelling, illustration, and editorial design can contribute to healing processes, social awareness, and emotional strengthening. Keywords: Resilience, Social narrative, Urban violence, Editorial design, Testimonials