CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN BRAZIL

This paper describes how Brazil's justice system handles child participation when children are victims or witnesses in criminal cases. It examines the legal framework, institutional structures, and procedures that govern children's involvement in these proceedings. The work is part of an international collaborative study on child participation in justice systems across multiple jurisdictions.

Key points

• The study documents Brazil's legal and institutional arrangements for child participation as victims or witnesses in criminal proceedings
• It addresses procedural aspects of how children engage with the justice system
• The research is part of a broader international collaboration organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates

Limitations

The document is a metadata excerpt that does not provide specific findings, data, or evidence about outcomes. We cannot determine from this abstract what the actual results or recommendations of the research are, or what specific protections or procedures are in place for children.