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Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher

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Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

20 clusters · 250 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil's National Council of Justice approves guidelines against gender procedural violence

The surge in domestic violence and violent crime in Brazil has continued through late 2026, accompanied by new legislative and administrative efforts to support victims. In September 2026, the Secretary of Public Securit

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Abduction and rescue in São Paulo

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: São Paulo police rescue child and arrest suspect in domestic violence case

In Itapecerica da Serra, within the São Paulo metropolitan region, a woman from Alagoas was rescued from captivity and sexual abuse. The victim had been traveling in a clandestine van with 12 others; while other passenge

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Expansion of women's defense police services in Brazil

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil municipal and military police report diverse operational activities

Municipalities in Brazil continue to expand and utilize specialized police services for women. In Guarujá, the local Women's Defense Police Station (DDM) is scheduled to begin 24-hour operations on October 16 to improve

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