Políticas públicas de enfrentamento à exploração sexual infantil: uma análise crítica

Abstract

This research aims to carry out a critical analysis of the correlation between current legislation and the effectiveness of public policies aimed at combating sexual violence against children and adolescents, identifying challenges, obstacles and opportunities. To this end, a qualitative and descriptive approach is adopted, using the deductive method, with analysis of articles, scientific works, doctrines and jurisprudence. Its structure comprises three chapters, the first on defining the topic and elucidating the difference between abuse, exploitation and prostitution, the second chapter discusses child protection in relation to current laws, such as the Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA ), the International Convention on the Rights of the Child (CIDC), Federal Constitution and the Declaration of Human Rights.Finally, the last chapter analyzes specific data from the municipality of Governador Valadares and evaluates the jurisprudence and public policies applicable to combating child sexual exploitation. It is noteworthy that the purpose of this study is to provide theoretical references to stimulate discussions and demonstrate the importance of this topic. Thus, the aim is to contribute to the reduction of social vulnerabilities and promote the clarification of the rights pertaining to children and adolescents who are victims of this type of violence.