O papel da PMMA no enfrentamento do feminicídio no Estado do Maranhão nos anos de 2017 e 2018

Abstract

This monograph presents a brief study on the role of the Military Police of the State of Maranhão to face the crime of feminicide in the years 2017 to 2018. Initially, it presents initial notions about feminism and its development as well as the main aspects related to gender violence, Subsequently, the study addresses issues related to femicide, its social definition and legal implications, pointing out its incidence in Brazil and Maranhão. Finally, the study demonstrates the importance of the role played by the Military Police of Maranhão in combating and confronting the crimes of violence and feminicides committed against women, highlighting the special role of Patrol Maria da Penha and the entire service network involved in the combat this type of crime. In this sense, data were collected from official public agencies, demonstrating the important role developed by PMMA, as well as highlighting the need for constant improvement of service protocols, and intensification of the actions promoted by PMMA, since it is an institution that acts in the line front of the fight against crimes against women