O AMPARO DA VÍTIMA NO PROCESSO PENAL: A UTILIZAÇÃO DOS PRÉ-CÍRCULOS RESTAURATIVOS COMO INSTRUMENTO DE PREVENÇÃO DA REVITIMIZAÇÃO

Abstract

The present work seeks to analyze the transformation of criminal law, shifting the focus from simply sanctioning the offender to strengthening the victim's position. Specifically, it explores the role of restorative pre-circles in empowering victims, often relegated to mere pieces of evidence in the criminal system, to become active agents in the search for justice and restoration. Traditionally, victims are treated as passive witnesses, which obscures their complex needs for healing and reparation. The exclusion of victims from the center of the criminal process can perpetuate a feeling of helplessness and lack of recognition, focusing solely on punishing the aggressor to the detriment of the needs of those affected by the crime. This study proposes a reflection on how the inclusion of victims can promote a fairer and more restorative system, more fully meeting their needs and perspectives.