In 2006, there was a change in the Brazilian legal system, with regard to the treatment
given to crimes of domestic violence. Law No. 11,340/2006, known as the Maria da
Penha Law, introduced changes into the Brazilian legal system that gave stricter treat ment to crimes of domestic violence. From then onwards, protection mechanisms were
introduced to prevent the aggressor from committing this crime, such as protective
measures. In addition to this crime, it is no longer considered to be of lesser offensive
potential, having one of its aspects as a qualifier for the crime of homicide, thus ensur ing, over the years, an evolution in legislation that refers to the protection of women. It
happens that many times, there are no witnesses or traces of the violence suffered by
the victim, as a large part of this type of occurrence takes place within the home, mak ing it difficult for witnesses to exist. Allied to this, we have the various factors that make
it difficult for women victims of domestic violence to report their aggressors, many still
depend on their tormentors financially and emotionally. The present work sought to
analyze the reasons why the Maria da Penha Law, even though it is one of the three
most complete laws in the treatment of domestic violence, has not had the expected
effectiveness. Therefore, the history of crimes of domestic violence and the implemen tation of Law No. 11,340/2006 and its main changes in the legal system, the institute
of protective measures and the evidence were studied. Then, the study was directed
to the lack of effectiveness of the Law, analyzing the reasons that lead women not to
seek adequate help. Finally, the Maria da Penha Patrol Project was analyzed as one
of the necessary policies for humanized care for these victims, ensuring their protection
and seeking to understand what victims assisted by this project face daily.
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