Abuso sexual incestuoso: desvio, crime e resiliência

Abstract

The article analyzes narratives from victims of incestuous sexual abuse in childhood, captured through autobiographical accounts of young graduates of the Vira Vida Program sponsored by SESI. It aims to understand the phenomenon of incestuous sexual abuse as well as family relationships, the impact of revelation and how the victims overcome the abuse they suff er. Th e Methodology used is Oral history based on two cases and literature review. Sexual violence in family relationships, the impact of reporting the cases on victim’s lives and the possibility of resilience are discussed. We assume that sexual relations involving parents (adults) and children/adolescents are subject to formal and informal sanctions. Th erefore, we examine how the teenagers interviewed add a new meaning to family, violence and abuserelated stigmas, and how this past reflects on their present lives. We found that incestuous sexual abuse has deep consequences for all involved; however a new life that takes into account the well-being of the victims is possible.