Homicídio de jovens e sua conexão com a pobreza e a desigualdade nos Municípios Paraibanos.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to map the empirical profile of the young people from Paraíba, who were victims of homicides between 2005 and 2015, verifying their connection with socioeconomic variables. In conjunction with the general objective, the research sought, with the help of the specific objectives, to verify the historical data of the homicides committed against young people in the State of Paraíba, to rank the municipalities and to set up the empirical profile of the young Paraíba victims of homicides. As to the justification for the choice of theme, it has taken into account the increasing number of homicide mortality of the young population, which has become an increasingly serious and worrying problem. The State of Paraíba was chosen, considering that there is a shortage in the number of studies directed to the State and for being the resident researcher in the region. The period from 2005 to 2015 was chosen, since there is no more current data. The study sought to answer the following questions: what is the profile of the young victims of homicides between 2005 and 2015 in the municipalities of Paraíba and what is the connection between these homicides and the socioeconomic variables? A descriptive, bibliographic, documentary and quantitative methodology was used. The methodology used in the research allowed us to test the following hypotheses: 1. Homicidal violence against young Paraíba is positively associated with socioeconomic indicators. 2. The Family Bag Program is important in terms of statistical impact in reducing homicides committed against youths (15 to 29 years of age) in Paraíba. The results of the research show that not necessarily inequality and poverty are related to the entry of young people into crime and subsequent murder of the individual. The statistical tests developed demonstrate the need for continuous monitoring of Public Management. Therefore, there is a need for greater effective and constant monitoring of socioeconomic indicators. This monitoring should be carried out in the daily life of the Public Administration, in order to serve as an important subsidy when making decisions. Finally, a plan of action was elaborated to assist the Public Managers of Paraíba in the implementation of strategic decisions.