Polícia Militar do Maranhão e a sociedade: análise das ações desenvolvidas na seção de comunicação para o público infantojuvenil

Abstract

This study approaches a still very complex theme that proposes many discussions in the social scope. It refers to the role of police with society, especially in the development of actions to combat crime related to children and adolescents. Tge objective of the study was to analyze if the actions of the military police contribute to the reduction of young people and children in criminality of Maranhão. The metodology used in the development of this research presents a bibliograpgical, descriptive and qualitative approach, as well as a field study with the Maranhão Military Police, in the comunication sector. The sample was supervised by two people who work in this sector and participate directly in the programs of the Maranhão Military Police directed to children and adolescents. The study showed the need to improve the structure to develop preventive actions with children and adolescents, especially those living in poor communities. The PMMA needs this kind of interaction so these children can look at each military officer differently and get to know the humanized side of the Military Police.