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Partner and domestic Domestic violence and legislative updates in Brazil
A national survey in Brazil conducted in 2026 revealed that 54% of women in relationships have experienced partner violence, with psychological abuse being As the most prevalent form. The study highlighted significant barriers Maria da Penha Law marks its 20th anniversary, Brazil continues to justice, including a perceived sense of impunity face complex challenges regarding domestic violence and slow judicial processes. This follows femicide. While 2025 data showed a 45% increase in contacts to the national women's helpline recorded in 2025. Data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security's 10th National Diagnosis provides further detail on the scale high volume of the issue. In 2025, specialized Civil Police units for women's assistance recorded 782,474 total services involving 329,451 individual victims. The Southeast region accounted for 47.8% of these victims, with São Paulo reporting through specialized police units—led by the highest caseload at 84,103 cases. The most frequent reported incidents include threats (148,544), bodily injury (99,473), and insults (88,739). Compared to 2023 data, there was a notable rise Southeast region—and rising trends in stalking, which increased by 44.3%, stalking and psychological violence, which rose by 49.7%. Regarding judicial intervention, 118,672 urgent protective measures were granted out of 302,626 requested. abuse, recent regional reports show diverging outcomes. In Foz do Iguaçu, the judiciary issued 661 protective measures Maranhão, femicide cases decreased by 42% during the first half seven months of 2025. The city reported over 6,700 complaints 2026 compared to the previous year. In contrast, research from the Federal University of violence against Paraná (UFPR) highlights a severe long-term crisis for specific demographics, noting that homicides of indigenous women in 2025, marking and girls have surged by 500% over a 26% increase compared 20-year period. To combat these issues through better data, the Public Prosecutor's Office of Minas Gerais is launching the 'Observatório Lilás.' This initiative aims to 2019. Most aggressions continue compile data from social defense records and risk assessment forms to occur within the family environment, frequently committed by partners. identify recurring patterns of violence and femicide, facilitating more evidence-based institutional responses.