Avaliação do Programa Ponto de Luz: um estudo sobre o processo de não revitimização de crianças e adolescentes vítimas de abuso e/ou violência sexual no Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin em Fortaleza - Ceará

Abstract

Sexual violence against children and adolescents is a serious human rights violation that, due to its complexity, demands that public policies include multidisciplinary and coordinated care, otherwise it risks revictimization. Revictimization is understood as the victim's submission to unnecessary, repetitive, or invasive procedures that lead them to relive, unnecessarily, the situation of violence they suffered and/or other situations that potentially generate suffering or stigmatization. These situations are now considered a form of institutional violence, according to Law nº. 14.321/2022. This research came out from the need to understand how management and multidisciplinary teams work to prevent the revictimization of child and adolescents victims of sexual violence, assessing the perceptions, strengths, and challenges faced in implementing the Ponto de Luz Program, established at the Albert Sabin Children's Hospital. Furthermore, the study encompasses the initiatives adopted by management and the coordination team to ensure an adequate environment and space for confidential and private care. The general objective was to evaluate the performance of the Ponto de Luz Program in ensuring the non-revictimization of children and adolescents who are victims of abuse and/or sexual violence, operating at the Albert Sabin Children's Hospital (HIAS) in Fortaleza, Ceará. This evaluation adopted an In-Depth Assessment perspective, with a qualitative approach based on semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and document analysis. Data triangulation was used to analyze the collected data. The results show that, despite significant efforts, gaps persist in training, intersectoral communication, human and material resources, and physical space. The program's relevance and commitment to its implementation are recognized, but workload and a lack of adequate spaces still hinder effective revictimization prevention. The research highlights the importance of strengthening public policies to protect children and adolescents, investing in specific training, promoting greater integration between internal and external stakeholders, and implementing updated information systems.