A EDUCAÇÃO SEXUAL NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL COMO MEDIDA DE ENFRENTAMENTO À VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL INFANTIL

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This research recognizes the school as an institution that needs to be prepared for detection and intervention in cases of Child Sexual Violence, therefore, it investigates the following research problem: teachers in public schools in Joinville/SC recognize Sexual Education as a measure of coping with Sexual Violence in the early years of Elementary School? Its general objective is to verify whether Sexual Education is covered in the early years of Elementary School in public schools in Joinville/SC, and its specific objective is to investigate whether the school recognizes Sexual Education as a way of combating Child Sexual Violence. Theoretically based on Brino and Williams (2003) who highlight that one of the main objectives of the school is to guarantee the quality of life of its students, recognizing it as a fundamental piece in the identification of cases of Child Sexual Abuse, this research will present Sexual Education in public schools as a great ally in combating Sexual Violence against children. Thus, throughout the work, the definitions of Sexual Abuse by the same authors will be addressed, and the definition of Sexual Education by Figueiró (2006), to contextualize the research and build important reflections on the topic. Regarding its methodology, the research, which is characterized as descriptive and survey, was carried out with 21 teachers from public schools who work in the Initial Years of Elementary School, and applied using a questionnaire via Google Form. Regarding the results, it was found that despite the lack of promotion of continued training on Sexual Education, teachers superficially address the issue in the classroom and recognize that they can help in combating Child Sexual Violence.