Profile characteristics of sexual violence in children and teenagers in Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

Background and objectives: Child sexual abuse is a cause of increased morbidity and mortality in Brazil and worldwide, which was recognized as a crime since the 80's, from the Constitution and Statute child and adolescent. Considered a traumatic experience in childhood or adolescence reflecting on actions for life, both physical and sychological, seen by society as transgressors agents of children's rights. Methods: This is a descriptive study, with data collected from secondary database in the period 2011 to 2015 and aims to characterize the profile of sexual violence in the RS. Results: The results show that the most vulnerable victims are between 5 to 9 (30,64%) and 10 to 14 years (39,35%) predominantly in females. The profiles of offenders who stood out were the friends / acquaintances and family as father and stepfather, the house of the victims and the place of occurrence that more evident. Conclusion: This shows that the notification of these cases should be improved so that it can generate punishment for offenders and more protection to children and adolescents from the state.