A proteção legal da criança e do adolescente vítimas do abuso sexual intrafamiliar

Abstract

This article aims to spread the theme so that more people are aware of the issue of child and adolescent sexual abuse within the family. Will be addressed the concept on the abuse, what types exist and the legal protection. Unfortunately, since ancient times there has been violence against minors within the residence itself, because it is the custom or something perpetrated in the childhood of the aggressor and this entails for the next generations. Moreover, according to the data that will be presented, it is necessary to emphasize that the case rate related to the theme has been growing over the years, and for this reason it needs to be evident that these minors are subjects of right and need support, because such acts and aggressions are devastating and hurt the dignity of the minor. Therefore, it is concluded that it is the duty of the Family, Society and the State to ensure responsible for promoting effective measures and putting them into practice, since they are in the physical, psychic and social development phase, because they have not reached the maturity and they need full protection.