Revitimização: estudo sobre a (des)necessidade do depoimento judicial de crianças vítimas de violência sexual

Abstract

This paper has the objective to approach revictimization caused by the current procedure of collecting testimony from children that are victims of sexual violence in criminal process. First, it searched to conceptualize the term Child, considering its status as subject attributed (in theory) with the advent law that sought their protection (ACE). After it makes a brief study of victimology and the victim to later approach the situation of the child as a victim. Soon after, in a synthetic way, it analyzes the current process of providing testimony of victims (interrogation) in the criminal justice process. Presented some alternatives to replace the current system, which aim to cause less harm to the child who needs / has a right to be heard in court. Presented some alternatives to replace the current system, which aim to cause less harm for child who needs/has a right to be heard into judgment. Finally, the authors concluded that projects like the "testimony without damage" reduce revictimization infant, however suggest that the referral of the child for psychology professional to be made in a first attendance. Also, suggest that such professional be heard before deciding about the need for interrogation the victim. Emphasize also that should be observed the difference in class and ethnicity of each child, thus suggest the participation from entities related to the various classes/races in the elaboration of each project or special room.