PREVENÇÃO DO ABUSO INFANTIL NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR EM CORUMBÁ

Abstract

This study analyzes strategies for the prevention of child abuse in schools in Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, considering the relevance of the school environment as a space for protection, care, and the defense of children’s rights. The research adopts a qualitative approach, with a bibliographic and documentary design, based on a survey of academic databases, legislation, and institutional documents published between 2014 and 2025. The results indicate that, although there are national and local legislations—such as the Statute of the Child and Adolescent, the Protected Listening Law, the “Child Safe” Policy, and campaigns such as Maio Laranja—there are still gaps in the effectiveness of school-based actions. Experiences reported in the literature, such as the “Touch Traffic Light” project and playful pedagogical practices, demonstrate that the incorporation of preventive methodologies into everyday school life promotes children’s awareness and strengthens the protection network. It is concluded that the studies point out, in line with the national scenario, that the municipality of Corumbá needs to advance in the consolidation of continuing education programs, in the integration of pedagogical practices with public policies, and in strengthening the articulation between schools and protection agencies. In addition, the urgency of developing and expanding research that analyzes and evaluates the practices currently carried out in the municipality is highlighted, in order to identify effective strategies to prevent child abuse and to ensure children’s right to full development, protection, and dignity.