Lei Maria da Penha

Abstract

The focus of this monograph was the Maria da Penha Law, as it is more commonly known, and the ineffectiveness of the emergency measures it provides for. The subject dealt with is extremely important, because despite the progress made by the Maria da Penha Law in tackling domestic violence against women, this type of violence has not decreased satisfactorily and the persistence of fear and impunity is still evident in society. Initially, the concept of violence as defined by the Maria da Penha Law was explored, as well as its origin. This was followed by a study of the various ways in which domestic violence manifests itself, the types of violence, its complete cycle and the various factors that keep women in abusive relationships. Finally, a detailed analysis was made of emergency protection measures, highlighting the various reasons why they are ineffective. Although the Maria da Penha Law offers various protection measures for women, it became clear that in practice these measures fail to adequately protect victims, compromising the objectives for which they were designed.