ASSIS, E. M.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7412203213410745; ASSIS, Elma Moreira de.
Resumo:
The expression bullying refers to the actions which tyrannize, threaten, oppress,
frighten and intimidate, consisting in a form of aggressive behavior physical
and/or moral against a person or a minority group, which is characterized by the
systematic, repetitive and violating character. Identify the bullies is not easy, due
to the fact that most of the time, the victims do not talk about the abuse that
they have been through. The phenomenon of bullying has always been around,
however just recently, it has been recognized and discussed in several
countries around the world. The aim of this study was analyze the way of
externalization of bullying, especially on schools, and also its consequences on
the legal system. The main focus of this work is the study of bullying and its
ways of manifestation, emphasizing the role of the legal system in tackling this
issue, with the aim of identify the correct criminal definition and the best way of
punishment for perpetrators. The methodological procedures for this work, was
based on bibliographic research. The aim is to identify the problem of bullying
in modern society, emphasizing their ways and consequences, also consider
anti-bullying legislation in the Brazilian legal system, paying attention to legal
provisions to fight against this practice and the legal liability that may occurs to
the perpetrators of this kind of violence. Furthermore, the work aims to study
this theme on State of Paraiba, highlighting the role of the Office of Public
Prosecutor from the State to prevent and repress this kind of action, considering
that the exercise of their functions is closely related to the effectuation of the
constitution and fundaments which concern children and adolescents.