A violência sexual intrafamiliar contra crianças e adolescentes e as políticas públicas no município de Belém/PA

Abstract

This dissertation aims to analyze the State Plan for addressing sexual violence against children and adolescents in the state of Pará from 2021 to 2031, with a focus on the municipality of Belém. To achieve this, it gathers information to address the following research problem: How have the public policies established by the State Plan for addressing sexual violence against children and adolescents from 2021 to 2031 impacted the response to intrafamilial sexual violence in the municipality of Belém? In order to achieve the intended goals, the research is structured into five sections, with the introduction being the first. The second section reflects on intrafamilial sexual violence against children and adolescents, based on an analysis of children's and adolescents' rights in Brazil, as well as the modalities, data, circumstances, and consequences of sexual violence. The third section presents the concept of public policies, addresses the response to sexual violence against children and adolescents in Pará, with a focus on the guidelines of the State Plan for addressing such violence, and finally, elaborates on the integrated information network. The fourth section examines the public policies for assisting children and adolescents who are victims of intrafamilial sexual violence in Belém. Additionally, it analyzes the socioeconomic factors and the issue of sexual violence. The eighth and final section presents the final considerations of this study. The research employed a deductive method, with documentary and bibliographic analysis, as well as a qualitative approach. Lastly, the research concludes that the positive impacts of the State Plan in the city of Belém are undeniable. However, there is still a long way to go to fully protect the rights of children and adolescents. The study confirms the need for strong interaction between the family, the State, and society to ensure the total elimination of any form of violence, especially intrafamilial sexual violence against children and adolescents.