Violência doméstica : a Lei Maria da Penha e sua efetiva aplicabilidade nos casos de violência contra as mulheres em Cuiabá entre os anos de 2011 a 2013

Abstract

Violence against women is a phenomenon that encompasses several types of aggression, whether psychological, physical or verbal. Many of the cases are practiced within their own home, most often by spouse, ex-partner, boyfriend or family member. The guarantees women's rights began since the enactment of the first international treaty which was about these rights and preached equality in their actions. Studies have evolved and humanity has become globalized in every way. The woman noted that it was not solely responsible for the home and small children and sought her place in the modern society. Thus, the aim of this work is to give visibility to cases of domestic violence committed against women in Cuiaba, according to Law no. 11.340 / 2006, between the years 2011 to 2013. Official data on cases of domestic violence against women of that period were collected in Precinct Defense of Women. The results show that, compared to the period under study, the events at the Capital have "grown up" even with the advent of the Maria da Penha Law.