Abordagem jurídica sobre a violência psicológica contra a mulher sob a ótica do artigo 147-B do código penal brasileiro.

Abstract

Psychological violence against women is a highly relevant social problem in Brazil, and was recently included in the Penal Code through Article 147-B. This inclusion represents a step forward in the legislation, recognizing the emotional and mental harm caused by this type of violence, which is often invisible. The general objective of this study is to analyze the applicability of Article 147-B of the Penal Code, seeking to understand its effectiveness in protecting victims. The specific objectives are: to contextualize psychological violence in the Brazilian legal system; to assess the challenges in implementing Article 147-B; and to examine recent case law on the subject. The relevance of the subject is justified by the impact of psychological violence on women's lives, as it is often an initial stage of more severe aggressions, such as physical violence and even feminicide. The justification for choosing this subject is the need to deepen knowledge about the new criminal classification, analyzing its impact on legal practice and the protection of women in vulnerable situations. Given this scenario, the guiding question of the study is: to what extent does the inclusion of article 147- B in the Brazilian Penal Code contribute to the prevention and repression of psychological violence against women? The research is bibliographic in nature, using a literature review methodology and a qualitative approach, with a deductive method, in order to understand the implications of the legal norm in the social and legal context. The results obtained demonstrate that the classification of psychological violence represents a significant advance in legislation, providing greater visibility to the problem and enabling more effective punitive measures against aggressors. However, challenges persist, such as the difficulty in obtaining evidence and the need to train public agents to deal with these cases. It is concluded that, although article 147-B is an important protection mechanism, its effectiveness depends on raising awareness in society, training legal professionals and implementing public policies that guarantee adequate care for victims. The fight against psychological violence requires continuous efforts so that women have their rights guaranteed and can live free from any form of oppression.