A 55-year-old man suspected of having sexually abused his stepdaughter was arrested by civilian police through the DPCAMI (Delegation for the Protection of Children, Adolescents, Women and the Elderly) in San Miguel do Ouesta, far west of Santa Catherine. The arrest was made in the morning on Monday (20). The teenager is only 13 years old.

The author was arrested and sent to the forward prison group. – Photo: Paulo J. Carvalho/Disclosure/ND

The victim told family members in May 2021 when the investigation began. The teenager, according to the police report, suffered from violence for more than a year and could not speak for a long time due to the constant threats she was subjected to by the man.

As soon as the victim’s relatives called the civilian police, they launched an investigation into the fact that the suspect had applied for pre-trial detention. The author was arrested and sent to the UPA/CMO (Forward Prisons Unit).

From now on, the civilian police have ten days to complete the investigation and forward the police investigation to the Ministry of Public Administration and the judiciary for legal action.

The police action took place during the period of the nationwide operation “Acalento”, aimed at combating crimes committed against children and adolescents. The operation is designed for the participation of the civilian police of all states of the Federation.

Complaints can be filed in person or by phone. – Photo: Reproduction

Learn how to report

Complaints are a key tool in the effort to stop violence, protect children and adolescents, and guarantee victims medical and psychological care.

Registration must be made with the official bodies of the authorities in a confidential manner for those who condemn, in order to protect the child and adolescent and thus be able to be investigated and receive the necessary referral.

Dial 100: This is a service for disseminating information about the rights of vulnerable groups and reporting on human rights violations. The service operates daily, 24 hours a day, including Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Calls can be made from all over Brazil with direct and free dialing from any landline or mobile terminal.

Dial 180: The Violent Women’s Center is also an anonymous complaints channel. it is strictly reserved for cases of abuse and assault on women. A complaint can be filed within 24 hours by anyone.

Protect Brazil: If you prefer to file your complaint online, UNICEF has the Protect Brazil app. It’s free and available for Android and iOS.