STATE INEFFICIENCY IN REGARDING THE MONITORING OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Abstract

Domestic violence is a phenomenon that involves different forms of abuse and occurs within the family or domestic environment, affecting mainly women, but also children, the elderly and other family members. The Maria da Penha Law (Law nº. 11,340/2006) is a milestone in Brazil in combating this type of violence, establishing protective measures and public policies to address the issue. This law contains urgent protective measures that seek to provide legal, physical and social security to the victim. Based on this scenario, this study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of monitoring these measures in Brazil. The methodology used was a literature review, based on scientific articles, books, periodicals, case law and national legislation. The search for the material was carried out using databases such as Scielo, Google Scholar, among others, for the period from 2018 to 2024. The results showed that the effectiveness of protective measures depends on a series of factors, including the speed at which they are granted, the effectiveness of monitoring, the support provided by the protection network (social, psychological, and legal assistance), and the context of the victim. In many cases, the measures are effective in providing immediate protection, but their long-term effectiveness requires a more robust support system, including safe shelters, psychological and social support, and an agile judicial system that is attentive to the particularities of each case.