Violence and child sexual abuse: see the signs and learn how to protect children A 48-year-old man was arrested this Tuesday (30), in the Triângulo neighborhood, in the Second District of Rio Branco, suspected of raping a 3-year-old child. He is also investigated for similar acts against other children. According to the head of the Child and Adolescent Victim Assistance Police Station (Decav), delegate Fabíola Coutinho, the suspect lived close to the victim's house and used to frequent the family's residence, as he was friends with the child's parents. As the man's identity was not disclosed, g1 was unable to locate his defense. Detention is preventive, a measure in which a suspect is imprisoned for at least 90 days, until the Court re-analyzes the need for incarceration. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp According to the Civil Police, the crime was discovered after a report from the child herself, who revealed that, at a time when she was alone with the man, she was forced by him to touch her private parts. The suspect threatened the victim and demanded that the act be kept secret. Man is arrested on suspicion of raping a 3-year-old child in Rio Branco Archive/PC-AC READ ALSO: Man is arrested on suspicion of raping daughters aged 6, 11 and 13 in Acre Student reports sexual abuse after attending a lecture on body care at a school in Acre In more than two years, Acre has recorded around 1,500 cases of rape of vulnerable people; See how to report it During the investigations, the police discovered that the man had already abused other children, in the previous place where he lived, with the same way of acting. "The person being investigated used to be undressed inside his residence and attracted children in the neighborhood to watch pornographic films with him. To ensure the silence of the minors, he used extreme psychological violence, threatening to kill them if they told anyone what happened," said the delegate. After arrest, the suspect was taken to the police station for the necessary procedures and sent to the prison system, where he remains at the disposal of the Justice. See how to report cases of child and youth violence: Military Police - 190: when the child is at immediate risk; Samu - 192: for urgent requests for help; Police stations specializing in the care of children or women; Any police station; Dial 100: receive reports of human rights violations. The report is anonymous and can be made by anyone; Health professionals: doctors, nurses, psychologists, among others, need to make compulsory notification in cases of suspected violence. This notification is forwarded to the guardianship councils and police; WhatsApp from the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights: (61) 99656- 5008; Public Ministry; Video call in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). Review Acre’s news programs