Benefícios migratórios para mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica: uma análise comparativa entre o VAWA (EUA) e a legislação brasileira

Abstract

This end of course work presents a comparative analysis of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the United States and the Lei Maria da Penha in Brazil, with the aim of evaluating their approaches to combating domestic violence and proposing recommendations to improve the protection of migrant women in the brazilian context. The research adopts a qualitative approach, based on a bibliographic and documentary review, and examines how each legislation addresses the needs of victims and adapts to social changes. The study shows that VAWA, through its periodic reauthorization mechanism, includes structured revisions that ensure the continuous updating of protection policies, while the Lei Maria da Penha lacks a systematic review process, which may hinder its effectiveness in addressing emerging forms of violence. Furthermore, the US legislation includes specific provisions for migrant women, guaranteeing them access to support networks and legal assistance, an aspect that is still insufficiently addressed in brazilian legislation. Based on this analysis, the study proposes the implementation of a periodic review system for the Lei Maria da Penha, the strengthening of public funding for policies targeting migrant women, and the establishment of national protocols for humanized assistance to victims.