AL is 2nd in violence against women.

Alagoas247 According to the survey, Alagoas recorded 8,3 homicides per 100 women, while the national rate is 4,6. The state of Espírito Santo ranks first, with 9,8 homicides. "These are specific recommendations for Alagoas, so that the state becomes aware of the high number of assaults against women and changes this reality," declared Senator Ana Rita. The commission does not stipulate deadlines for fulfilling the recommendations, but will monitor the state's actions.

The data was delivered to Vice-Governor José Thomaz Nonô (DEM) during a closed-door meeting with members of the Alagoas delegation, members of the commission. The document presents 27 points on violence against women, with ten guidelines aimed at the government. The recommendations are divided into five for the Judiciary, eight for the Public Prosecutor's Office, and four for the Public Defender's Office.

In May and June of last year, the commission visited Alagoas and detected several irregularities in the state, such as insufficient equipment and services, a lack of personnel, unqualified professionals, and a concentration of services in the capital.

Among the activities suggested for the state government are the 24-hour operation of the Women's Police Station – including weekends – special care for women undergoing forensic examinations, improved structuring of the Forensic Medical Institute (IML), strengthening the Women's Secretariat – through more public resources allocated to contracted services – and training of professionals to assist abused women.

The Secretary of State for Women, Citizenship and Human Rights, Kátia Born, emphasized that reports of violence against women are increasing in Alagoas. According to the secretary, this year alone, 3.500 investigations against aggressors and 70 murders of women have been registered. “It's been more than thirty years of struggle for a law protecting the family and women. The Maria da Penha Law is only six years old. There are also thirteen laws pending in the Senate that aim to combat violence against women,” she said.

The rapporteur explained that this action is part of the State Plan to Combat Femicide, created last year, and is within the "Safer Brazil" program. "The contribution of several Alagoas parliamentarians and the great work of Senator Fernando Collor de Melo [PTB/AL] were very important in the preparation of this report," she stated.

The meeting was attended by parliamentarians Rosinha da Adefal (PTdoB) and Paulão (PT), and the Secretary of Social Defense, Colonel Dário César.

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