After a series of acts of violence, a 60-year-old woman sought help from the CRAS (Center for Social Assistance) in Coronel Freitas, in the west of Santa Catarina. The team called the military police around 16:00 on Monday (17).

An elderly woman filed a complaint, and after the suspect was detained, two knives were confiscated from him. — Photo: Military Police/North Dakota

After hearing the woman’s message, the CRAS psychologist and social worker realized that she was suffering in a situation of false imprisonment, under threat. In addition, the elderly woman experienced several other types of domestic violence, such as physical, mental, moral, tribal and social.

With the statement of the victim, who asked for help to leave the house and an abusive attitude, the police went to the house where the victim’s partner, a 46-year-old man, was. The suspect had a warrant for his arrest.

According to the report of the garrison, the victim was assisted in the removal of her belongings from the house. CRAS reported that specialists in the sector provided the woman with the necessary assistance and advised her on how to proceed with the police in order to file a police report.

The police said that two knives were seized from the man, the weapons will be used in case of threats. The suspect was taken to the police department for appropriate procedures.

reception

CRAS emphasizes that people in situations of violence seek help and report it. Complaints can be filed in person or by phone by contacting CRAS (49) 3347-0435 or CREAS (Social Assistance Help Center) at (49) 3347-1177.

CRAS social worker and psychologist de Coronel Freitas explains that CRAS works to prevent cases. They mentioned that preventive and educational activities are carried out, such as lectures in schools, as well as talks with women.

CREAS works in the aftermath of violence by providing psychosocial support to victims of violence. To welcome and help women on these occasions. In cases of detection of violence, the folder directs the aggressors for help.

The elderly woman complained to the municipality’s CRAS. — Photo: Google Maps/Reproduction/ND

how to report

If there is a suspicion of a violation of the rights of a woman, the victim or the applicant can contact the nearest specialized police department. You can also file a complaint by calling 180, 190, or 197. The call is free of charge and the service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, which supports Operation Maria da Peña, also maintains the Women’s Assistance Center – Call 180, which offers listening and qualified reception of women in situations of violence, recording and forwarding complaints, complaints, suggestions or praise. competent authorities.