Redução da maioridade penal: uma análise da política criminal brasileira

Abstract

This monograph is the result of a literature search and its scope to promote a debate about the criminal minority. The current stage it is in the public safety in the country has triggered a serious crisis of violence. In this sense, guided by revenge feeling arises speech reduction of criminal responsibility because of the high levels of illegal acts committed by minors. The research question that guided this work was: The solution to the problem of juvenile violence is on reducing age? The paper presents a qualitative approach with the kind of research literature, held through a descriptive study. The documentary analysis was through the jurisprudence of the Supreme Courts and reports available on the Internet extracted from official sites, thus obtaining greater reliability of the information presented, using the technique of content analysis. The study identified that the solution to the problem under discussion is beyond the imprisonment, requires effective public policies and government commitment in solving the problem.