Peer-reviewed article
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTION
Milene Scapin Duarte, Célia Scapin Duarte, Ana Paula Lopes Lima, Vera Lúcia Mendiondo Osinaga ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This literature review examines sexual violence against children and adolescents in Brazil, describing the problem and its harmful effects. The study identifies the lasting trauma, fears and insecurities experienced by victims. The authors emphasize that children need protection from parents, guardians, schools and the state, and that addressing this issue requires family commitment, state resources, education in schools, and enforcement of Brazilian laws against perpetrators.
Key points
- Sexual violence against children and adolescents causes long-term trauma, fears and insecurities for victims
- Multiple actors have responsibility for child protection: parents, guardians, schools and the state
- The state is responsible for providing security and a dignified life for children and adolescents
- Sexual violence must be discussed with schoolchildren and teachers as part of prevention
- Treatment and punishment of aggressors while protecting new victims is necessary and provided for by Brazilian laws
Limitations
This is a literature review that synthesizes existing research rather than presenting new empirical data or outcomes. The document does not provide specific epidemiological data, statistical evidence of intervention effectiveness, or comparison of different protection approaches.
Abstract
Objective: to describe child sexual violence, the harmful effects and the rights of children and adolescents in Brazil.Method: bibliographic review study with searches for online articles available in full.The following descriptors were accessed "child", "infant", "adolescent"; "violence" and "sexual violence".The articles were chosen based on their title, abstract, method and reading in full.With articles in hand, a random selection was applied by reading the chosen studies in full.Results: children and adolescents need greater attention from parents, guardians, schools and the state.The state is responsible for providing security and a dignified life for these people.Final considerations: sexual violence possibly generates trauma, fears and insecurities for the victim for life.It must be discussed with schoolchildren and teachers.The family's commitment as a protector is fundamental to a healthy society.The provision of resources by the state and access to social determinants by the population are important.For all violence.The treatment and punishment of the aggressor while protecting new victims are necessary and provided for by Brazilian laws.