Violência intrafamiliar contra crianças e adolescentes: análise da lei nº 14.344/22

Abstract

This work focuses on intrafamily violence against children and adolescents, based on Law No. 14.344/22, commonly known as the Henry Borel Law. This research aims to answer the following question: How can schools and the school environment as a whole, through multidisciplinary teams, contribute to combating and preventing violence against children and adolescents within the family? The original research hypothesis suggests that violence against children and adolescents is deeply rooted in Brazilian society and that homes, which should be safe spaces, often fail to provide the necessary conditions for children's development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child abuse is a serious public health issue. The research employed a deductive approach using exploratory research methods, including bibliographic and documentary analysis. Initially, the study will analyze the integral protection of children and adolescents, providing a brief history of the evolution of children's rights. It will demonstrate how children and adolescents were once viewed as property of their parents, rather than as subjects with rights. Subsequently, the study will delve into intrafamily violence against children and adolescents, exploring its characteristics and the psychological and behavioral consequences for victims. The case of Henry Borel, a child who tragically died as a result of intrafamily violence, will be examined to illustrate the contributions of Law No. 14.344/22. Finally, the study will investigate the role of schools in identifying and reporting cases of child abuse. Through research conducted in schools, the Child Welfare Council, and the Municipal Education Secretariat in Santana do Livramento, Brazil, the study aims to determine how schools and multidisciplinary teams can contribute to preventing, combating, and reporting cases of intrafamily violence against children and adolescents. The results of this research indicate that schools and multidisciplinary teams play a crucial role in preventing, combating, and reporting cases of intrafamily violence against children and adolescents.