Maria da Penha Patrol takes stock of activities to combat domestic violence

The Municipal Department of Public Security and Traffic (Sestran), through the Municipal Guard, released this Tuesday, 2nd, an overview of the services provided by the Maria da Penha Patrol – specialized in supporting women who are victims of domestic violence. According to the report, during the month of March, several lectures, pamphlets and awareness campaigns against domestic and family violence were carried out. Data – 107 protective measure inspections were carried out, six consultations with the installation of the panic button, 127 face-to-face consultations at the Women’s Police Station, seven consultations carried out by the team in homes. In addition to assistance in two incidents of domestic violence and inspection of non-compliance with protective measures; one with flagrant and two without flagrant.
For the coordinator of Patrol Maria da Penha, GM Michele Zanin, the report shows in practice effective actions to combat, prevent and repress crimes committed against women. “It’s a broad job. The services provided by Patrulha Maria da Penha aim to raise awareness among women more and more,” she said. She also adds that victims are also advised on legislation and rights. “It is worth highlighting that the complaint is essential for us to be effective in these cases”, she highlighted.

Did you know?
Violence against women is a violation of human rights, as it places them in a situation of inequality in relation to the perpetrator of violence. When gender violence is committed in the family environment, in domestic life or in intimate relationships, it is covered by the Maria da Penha law. Know the forms of violence.
Physical violence – action or omission that puts at risk or causes damage to a person’s physical integrity.
Moral violence – Action intended to slander, defame or insult the honor or reputation of a woman.
Property violence – Act of violence that involves damage, loss, subtraction, destruction or retention of objects, personal documents, goods and valuables.
Psychological violence – Action or omission intended to degrade or control the actions, behaviors, beliefs and decisions of another person through intimidation, manipulation, direct or indirect threat, humiliation, isolation or any other conduct that implies harm to psychological health, self-determination or personal development.
Sexual violence – Action that forces a person to maintain sexual contact, physical or verbal, or to participate in other sexual relations with the use of force, intimidation, coercion, blackmail, bribery, manipulation, threat or any other mechanism that nullifies or limits the will guys. Sexual violence is also considered to be the fact that the aggressor forces the victim to perform some of these acts with third parties.

REPORTING CHANNELS
Arapongas has specific channels for reporting cases of domestic violence. Are they:
– Arapongas Women’s Police Station:
Telephone: 3278-2209 – This number is used to send WhatsApp.
– Military police:
Dial 190 – In cases where there is no protective measure.
– Municipal guard:
Dial 153 or 0800-645-9060 – In cases where there is a protective measure