To love is to protect

 

[Thanks to Ralf Rickli for reviewing the translation]

 

TO LOVE IS TO PROTECT

Violence against children is not a joke

Say ‘no’ to any form of violence

The Child and Teenager Division (DCA in Portuguese) of Recife Municipality wants to improve the notification of rights violation. It is important to identify the violence and make it visible so that the authorities can take the concerning providences. Violence affects mental and physical health and harms the development of children and teenagers.

 

Kinds of violation against children and teenagers

·         Psychological violence
·         Discrimination
·         Sexual violence
·         Torture
·         Physical violence
·         Negligence and abandon
·         Child work
·         Human traffic

 

Know what the law says

According to the Brazilian Child and Teenager Bylaw, “no child or teenager will be object of negligence, discrimination, explotation, violence, harshness and oppression, being punished in the form of the law any attempt, by either action or omission, to their fundamental rights”. Still according to the bylaw, “child work is forbidden in Brazil to children and teenagers up to 16 years old, except in the condition of apprentice, from the age of 14”.

Remember: children and teenagers have the right to especial protection, due to their condition of people in development.


Tips for tackling rights violation

·         Be aware to any situation of abandon, negligence and home, sexual or psychological violence.
·         Notify any kind of violation: silence is not the best way out.
·         Do not allow that children and teenagers transit or be hosted in hotels unaccompanied by a parent or another legally responsible person.
·         Show that the child/teenager is not alone: believe him/her.
·         Encourage them to search for professional help.
·         Incentivate their self-esteem.
 

DISQUE 100 (CALL 100)

The call is free and your identity is kept secret. Disque 100 (Call 100) is a 24/7 service and in 24 hours your denounce is analised and sent to the protection organs, whose main entrance door are the Tutoring Councils.

 

Child and Teenager Division (DCA) - 3355 8534 - dcarecife@recife.pe.gov.br

Know where to ask for help

Police Department for Children and Teenagers (DPCA) - 3184 3577
City Council for Children and Teenagers’ Defense (COMDICA) - 3355 4654

State Council for Children and Teenagers (CEDCA) - 3355 4654