INEFFICIENCY IN THE APPLICATION OF EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES PROVIDED FOR IN THE MARIA DA PENHA LAW

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of urgent protective measures provided for in the Maria da Penha Law, law no. 11,340 of August 7, 2006, considering legislative advances and the reality faced by Brazilian women. To this end, the methodology of bibliographical and legislative review is used, under the theoretical-dogmatic aspect, with hypothetical-deductive reasoning, in which we seek to analyze the Maria da Penha Law in terms of material law and its application procedure, recent data regarding the silencing of victims and the feeling of impunity of the aggressors, elements that prove to be central to the ineffectiveness in the application of urgent protective measures. The conclusion, finally, notes that it is vital to improve the infrastructure for women's care by the State, ensuring comprehensive assistance. Furthermore, it is necessary to implement educational measures that encourage cultural change in Brazilian society with a view to guaranteeing effective dignity and autonomy for women.