Violência intrafamiliar contra a pessoa idosa

Abstract

The present work aims to analyze studies on intra-family violence against elderly people throughout history, unveiling its causes and consequences, and the different types and forms of resulting violence. Discussing the configurations of the policy to combat violence against elderly people in the intra-family environment, based on the main law defending the elderly, which is the elderly statute created on October 1, 2003, Law No. 10,741. Aiming to achieve the research objectives, the methodological procedures are based on the use of bibliographic and documentary material support, with the use of several authors such as: Maria Cecilia de Souza Minayo, Vicente de Paula Faleiros, Deborah Santiago, being the main references for the discussion about violence against elderly people.