The present research aims to identify the data about the crimes committed against the elderly
in the city of Palmas, state of Tocantins, in order to subsidize the public power with data that
make it possible to know the problem and implement actions that aim to mitigate and abolish
the practice violence against the elderly. Population aging, although historically a recent
phenomenon, already produces reflexes in several social sectors, evolving rapidly and on a
large scale. Unprepared for this new social context, society found itself in the need to seek
means that would allow this new population not to suffer violations of their fundamental
rights. Among the main ills that afflict the elderly, violence has been highlighted, since it
further degrades the person who is already vulnerable. Thus, the research sought to define the
concept of violence against the elderly, to finally carry out the mapping of the crimes
committed against the elderly in the municipality of Palmas-TO, as a way to provide public
authorities, data that allow the promotion of policies aimed at eradicating acts of violence
against the elderly. Finally, there was a need for training of public agents involved in care for
the elderly, as a way to improve and guarantee the access of the elderly to their fundamental
rights.
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