Operation Summer combats sexual harassment and violence against women in Salinas
The Division of Assistance to Vulnerable Groups - DAV - distributed pamphlets in the city and in Atalaia to inform where to seek help in cases of gender violence
Continuing this year's Operation Summer, on the morning of this Saturday, the 12th, teams from the Directorate of Assistance to Vulnerable Groups (DAV) carried out pamphleting actions in Salinópolis, aiming to raise awareness among the population about violence against women and reinforce the campaign 'No Means No', which combats sexual harassment.
Civil police officers were present on the beaches and in bars and supermarkets in the region, where they talked and provided guidance on the importance of reporting crimes against women.
Delegate Emanuela Amorim, director of DAV, emphasized that actions like this are essential to increase public awareness and encourage reporting. “Informing about women's rights and alerting about forms of sexual harassment strengthens the ability to identify risky situations early. Moreover, these actions create conditions for victims to be encouraged to report, receiving support and protection,” she clarifies.
Vacationer Marcilene de Sousa, who lives in Ananindeua and is visiting Salinópolis, received guidance from the DAV team and highlighted the importance of the action. “It is very important to see civil police officers on the streets guiding the population. With the pamphlets, we better understand what sexual harassment is and know where to report it. This gives us more security,” she adds.
Delegate Theo Schüler, director of the Specialized Division for the Care of Children and Adolescents (DATA), emphasizes that these street actions are essential to bring direct information to the population. “People start to recognize what sexual harassment is and, mainly, discover that they can report quickly and safely, from anywhere, through our digital channels. Through the QR Code available in the informational materials, it is possible to make a report and even request urgent protective measures,” he reinforces.
Virtual Deam - The Civil Police provides the Virtual DEAM (Specialized Police Station for Women's Assistance), an exclusive tool for victims to report occurrences of domestic and family violence, based on the Maria da Penha Law. The service can be accessed through the institution's website.
In addition, reports can also be made by phone at 190 or through the Reporting Hotline at 181. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
