Cities in the interior of SP have had more than 12 thousand protective measures in 2 and a half years; find out how to ask

From 2024 until June 2026, 12,720 protective measures were granted in the 26 districts that serve the 42 cities in the region. Araraquara, for example, is the city that approved the most judicial protections, with 2,143 protective actions, which represents 16.8% of the total. Subsequently, São Carlos granted 1,858 protective measures, representing 14.6%. In Rio Claro, there were 1,139 (8.9%). In the same period, Conchal and São Sebastião da Grama granted 109 protective actions each. Together, the two cities represent 1.71% of the total granted. ? The survey carried out by g1 at the Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo (TJ-SP) shows data relating to protective measures granted, not necessarily the number of requests made - which may have been denied. (Check out the region information below). Protective measures granted ?? How to request a protective measure? Delegate Brenda Krisley Serafim explained that the protective measure can be requested directly at a police station. "The victim goes to the unit, registers a police report and, if necessary, also makes a request for protective measures." The request is forwarded to the Court within a period of up to 48 hours, the same period that the judge will have to analyze the request. "The file is forwarded to the Judiciary for analysis of the request for protective measure, with the judge deciding whether or not to grant the measures." Brenda explained that there is no need for a history of aggression for the victim to request a protective measure. "If she feels at risk or understands that she needs protection, she can now go to the police station to request the measure." Urgent protective measures are preventative in nature and do not necessarily depend on the existence of a crime or previous attacks. The objective is precisely to protect the victim before the violence worsens. Therefore, the most important thing is that she seeks help as soon as she realizes that her safety is threatened," said the delegate. The victim does not need to have previously registered a police report to request a protective measure. When going to the police station to make the request, the incident is recorded, which may be non-criminal. "In practice, however, it is very common for the request to be related to situations of domestic violence that also constitute criminal offenses, such as bodily harm, threats, stalking, psychological violence, sexual violence, property violence, insult, among others. We also have situations of vicarious violence, when the aggressor uses children or other people with an emotional bond to affect the woman emotionally", Brenda pointed out. ? What happens after the measure is granted? Women's Defense Police Station (DDM) of Araraquara (SP) Brenda Bento/g1 Brenda said that, after granting the protective measure, the Court arranges for the parties to be notified, especially the aggressor, so that he is aware of the restrictions imposed by the judge, such as the prohibition to approach or maintain contact with the victim. "It is after the aggressor is notified that the measures begin to take effect in relation to him, that is, once he is aware of the court decision, if he fails to comply with any of the imposed determinations, he could be arrested red-handed for the crime of failing to comply with a protective measure", he explained. The penalty for failing to comply with a protective measure, according to the delegate, is 2 to 5 years in prison, in addition to a fine. "In the event of arrest in the act for this crime, the police authority cannot grant bail." The delegate reinforced that it is essential that women know that they do not need to wait for violence to increase to ask for help. "At the first sign of risk, go to the police station. The sooner the State can act, the greater the chances of preventing more serious situations and protecting the victim's life." Delegate Brenda Krisley of the Civil Police of Aguaí (SP) Reproduction/EPTV REVIEW EPTV VIDEOS: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara