A LEI da Maria da Penha: da efetividade da Lei nº 11.340/2006 no combate à violência doméstica e familiar contra a mulher

Abstract

This article addresses the controversial issue of domestic and family violence against women, especially with regard to the effectiveness of Law nº 11.340 / 2006, known as the Maria da Penha Law, whose objective is to verify which instruments and mechanisms were created to guarantee greater protection for women victims of this violence, as well as verify whether the Maria da Penha Law is complying with the purpose of curbing gender-based violence practiced in our country. Based on a bibliographic and documentary review, through the analysis of literary works, scientific articles and laws that cover the proposed theme, we seek to clarify, through this work, that currently violence against women in the domestic environment is one of the most serious problems faced by Brazilian society and that the mere enshrining of rights is not enough to eradicate this violence. And therefore, to demonstrate that despite the rigor in the treatment provided by the Maria da Penha Law, domestic violence against women is still a sad reality present in society, as shown by recent research, therefore it is essential to intervene by the State through public policies that disseminate the culture of non-violence against women, in order to prevent and raise awareness among the population so that there is a change in society's mentality.