# Expansion of women's defense police services in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-womens-defense-police-services-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-09T13:13:58.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

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 access to assistance for victims. This expansion is a collaborative effort between the municipal government and the State Secretariat of Public Security.

Recent enforcement actions in Guarujá, supported by the ‘Protege Mulher’ program, have involved the Municipal Civil Guard responding to domestic violence alerts and managing individuals subject to judicial protective measures. This program was recently utilized in an intervention involving a 71-year-old woman and her son.

Other municipalities report sustained activity in crime prevention and public safety. In Ribeirão Pires, the first DDM, ‘Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher Dra. Maria Sidney Midolla’, provides centralized assistance following a 30-year demand. In Três Rios, the Municipal Guard has maintained high productivity, including ‘Maria da Penha Patrol’ interventions. Meanwhile, São José’s municipal guard reported over 18,000 actions across nine months, including arrests and vehicle recoveries.

## Claims

- The Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) responded to a Protege Mulher program alert involving a 71-year-old woman and her 43-year-old son. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 71-year-old victim was already under a judicial protective measure. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The man was taken to the Women's Defense Police Station (DDM) and informed of the existing protective measure. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Women's Defense Police Station (DDM) in Guarujá will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, starting October 16. (single source)
- The 24-hour service includes weekends and holidays. (single source)
- The DDM operates through a partnership between the City Hall and the State Secretariat of Public Security. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Brazil municipal and military police report diverse operational activities

Municipal and military police forces in various Brazilian cities report diverse activities, including life-saving interventions, domestic violence response, and expanded 24-hour services for women.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guaruj-womens-defense-police-station-to-expand-to-24-hour-service

### 2026-09-29: Ribeirão Pires inaugurates first Women's Defense Police Station

Ribeirão Pires has inaugurated its first Women's Defense Police Station (DDM), ending a 30-year wait for specialized local protection services for women in the region.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ribeiro-pires-inaugurates-first-womens-defense-police-station

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