As ações da Ronda Maria da Penha/Salvador-BA na garantia do cumprimento das medidas protetivas de urgência

Abstract

This paper presents the actions developed by Operation Ronda Maria da Penha, a Specialized Unit of Bahia’s Police Department, which acts in the struggle against domestic and family violence against women. First of all, the reflections of the historical construction of the sexist and patriarchal culture in society and the importance of feminist movements in achieving women's rights to a life of peace and tranquility, starting within their homes, will be addressed. By doing so, the great progress of the creation of Law nº 11.340 / 2006, entitled Maria da Penha Law, and its implications, especially the adoption of Protective Urgency Measures that aim to protect the victim and their dependents and encourage women to denounce their attackers, will be analyzed. This paper is focused on the action of the police officers of Ronda Maria da Penha, within the philosophy of community policing, in ensuring urgent protective measures in Salvador-Bahia, thus demonstrating the qualification of public security professionals, daily inspections, projects developed and the integration with state agencies and external partners in the fight against gender violence. Finally, data on the procedures performed by the Ronda Maria da Penha in Salvador will be exposed, between 2015 and 2018, showing the results, challenges and possibilities for improvement in its actions.