VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA E A EFICÁCIA DA APLICABILIDADE DA LEI MARIA DA PENHA

This paper examines domestic violence against women in Brazil, highlighting the Maria da Penha Law, enacted in 2006, as an important legal instrument for protecting women's rights. The methodology used includes a literature review of academic studies, analysis of recent survey data, and institutional reports addressing violence against women and the effectiveness of existing legislation. Information was collected on various forms of violence, such as physical, psychological, moral, sexual, and patrimonial, as well as data on femicides, demonstrating the prevalence of these crimes in homes and perpetrated by intimate partners. Despite legal advancements, including the recent change that makes femicide an autonomous crime, the paper discusses challenges in implementing the Maria da Penha Law, such as a lack of resources and the need for greater social awareness. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of promoting cultural changes and collective mobilization to ensure the safety and dignity of women, aiming for a more just and equal society.