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Brazil domestic violence offender re-education initiatives

Overview

In Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, Brazil, the “Tempo de Superação” program has been operating since 2023 to re-educate men involved in violence against women. Through a partnership between the public sector and civil society, the initiative uses group reflection meetings and individual sessions led by psychologists and social workers to address gender relations and machismo. As of late August 2026, the program has seen 76 participants.

Building on such pedagogical approaches, the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) has ruled that individuals convicted of domestic violence must participate in mandatory reflective re-education groups as part of their sentencing. The STJ’s 6th Panel stated that this measure aims to “transcend the merely retributive character of the sanction” by promoting accountability and behavioral readjustment to prevent recidivism, aligning with the Maria da Penha Law.

Entities

Santa Bárbara d’Oeste · Lei Maria da Penha · Superior Tribunal de Justiça · Rogerio Schietti Cruz · Ministério Público do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Brazil's STJ mandates re-education groups for domestic violence offenders

    Brazil’s Superior Tribunal de Justiça ruled that domestic violence offenders must undergo mandatory participation in reflective re-education groups to prevent recidivism.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Santa Bárbara d’Oeste implements re-education program for perpetrators of violence against women

    The “Tempo de Superação” program in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, Brazil, provides psychological and social re-education for men involved in violence against women to prevent future offenses.

Sources

piranot.com.br · planetaosasco.com · poa24horas.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · vtvnews.com.br