A utilidade da Palavra da Criança Vítima de Abuso Sexual.

Abstract

This is a review article that uses the technique of exploratory research, including literature research. Initially, the article will address the use of a child's word as evidence in cases of sexual abuse. In legal proceedings involving sexual violence, there is a duality of interests, seeking to protect both the offended child and the accused. In the face of the trauma faced by the child and the complexity of the abuse, how will the victim's word be used to clarify the facts that occurred? The objective of this project is to analyze the probative force of the word of a child who has suffered sexual abuse, focusing on aspects of criminal legislation related to the repression of crimes against sexual dignity. The different ways in which the child demonstrates having suffered some type of abuse will be exposed, and finally, how the credibility of the word and testimony of the victim are treated in the legal context will be addressed.