The Court of Justice registered 71,762 new cases of domestic violence from January to November 2025 in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Statistics from previous years indicate that cases tend to increase during the holiday season. Given this scenario, reception and assistance structures for victims were reinforced to guarantee essential services even during the judicial recess, which began on December 20th and runs until January 6th. 
What to do in case of domestic violence?
In case of emergency, the victim should call the Military Police on 190, so that a vehicle can go to the location, or the Women’s Assistance Center on 180. These services operate 24 hours a day. Women can also register a police report at the Special Police Stations for Women’s Assistance (Deams) or at the Civil Police by calling 197 or online.
The Rio Justice Observatory on Violence against Women highlights that the protective measure must be requested when the victim is physically attacked, threatened or forced to have sexual intercourse against their will. And if your money, bank card or cell phone was taken by the aggressor or if he engaged in other actions that are considered violent.
For the State Coordinator of Women in Situations of Domestic and Family Violence (Coem), Judge Adriana Ramos de Mello, the TJRJ’s actions during the end-of-year festivities reinforce the importance of the continuous fight against violence.
“Every woman has the right to immediate and humanized care. Domestic violence is not a private problem; it is a matter of human rights and social responsibility. During the recess, the TJRJ operates on an on-call basis, in accordance with guidelines from the Higher Administration. Although there is a reduction in staff, the reception services remain in operation in search of a quick response to urgent situations”, he stated.
Among the services provided by TJRJ are:
– Maria da Penha Virtual application, which allows you to request urgent protective measures via cell phone quickly and securely using a form, without having to go to a police station (access here);
– Judicial Center for Provisional Shelter (Cejuvida), which welcomes victims and, if necessary, sends them to confidential shelters;
– Violeta Project, which promotes the guarantee of safety and protection for women whose physical integrity and lives are at risk.
