State of SP records record number of rapes in the first quarter of 2023

In total there were 3.551 rape crimes.

According to the SSP-SP, the growing trend in cases of sexual violence is also confirmed among the crime of rape of vulnerable people (victims under 14 years of age or people whose health conditions prevent them from discerning the sexual act), with the an increase of 13,5% in the same period, when 2.669 cases of rape were registered against these people.

In the city of São Paulo, the increase in occurrences was 36,9% overall, and 39,6% among vulnerable people. According to the SSP-SP, rapes of vulnerable people account for 76% of all rape cases registered in the first quarter.

O Sou da Paz Institute assessed that the government of São Paulo must urgently adopt a multisectoral and effective strategy aimed at reducing these sexual crimes.

“It is outrageous not only that we are witnessing a record number of rapes in the state, but mainly, that three out of every four victims are vulnerable people, the majority of them children up to 14 years old”, said the Sou da Paz project coordinator, Rafael Rocha.

For Rocha, it is urgent that this type of crime be prioritized by the SSP-SP. “In addition, it is necessary to adopt a series of coordinated actions that involve, in addition to the security forces, education, social assistance and health, to carry out measures to prevent these crimes, as well as assist the victims”, he concluded.

Source: Patrícia Galvão Agency

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