This is a research with the objective of analyzing the reported cases of sexual abuse
against children and adolescents in the state of Amazonas, understanding the context
in which these crimes occur. As for the methodology, the research assumes the
contribution of qualitative approaches, without excluding quantitative aspects, under the
inspiration of the historical-critical method. It was found that the social construction of
childhood is a recent issue and, for a long time, children were considered a miniature
of adults, however, without the same rights. With the Federal Constitution of 1988 and
the Statute of Children and Adolescents, children and adolescents became subjects of
law, despite this, it is noted that, even today, legal precepts lack effectiveness. Rights
are violated, demanding political responses that enable the social protection of children
and adolescents. It was also identified that the data reveal that sexual violence,
specifically rape, is the crime with the highest incidence among children and
adolescents, with girls under the age of 14 being the main victims. From the data
obtained, it was observed that the social worker, as a result of his training in the constant
struggle for social rights, by integrating a multidisciplinary team and working with issues
in which social vulnerability and violation of rights predominate, becomes a professional
of great relevance to ensure comprehensive, humanized and dignified care for victims
of sexual violence.
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