O TRABALHO DO ASSISTENTE SOCIAL DO CREAS NO ENFRENTAMENTO DA VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL INFANTIL NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO LUÍS DE MONTES BELOS/GO

This article analyzes the role of social workers at the Specialized Reference Centerfor Social Assistance (CREAS) in São Luís de Montes Belos/GO in addressing child sexualviolence. Using a qualitative approach, the strategies and challenges faced by theseprofessionals in ensuring rights and comprehensive protection for children and adolescentswho are victims of such violence were examined. Data were collected through bibliographic review and documentary analysis of public policies and regulations governing CREAS actions.The results highlight the importance of interdisciplinarity, continuous training, and networkarticulation for the effectiveness of interventions. It is concluded that, despite advances inprotection policies, structural and institutional challenges still impact the work of social workersand the effectiveness of response actions.