Teenagers who were victims of homicide in the municipality of São Paulo
Study reveals that the majority were young Black people with low levels of education, a history of school dropout, and living in situations of socioeconomic vulnerability.
Using data from different public policies, the research shows that many of these teenagers had prior contact with institutions such as health, education, social assistance, justice, and public security—contacts that could have been opportunities for protection and prevention.
“Our results strongly support the affirmation of racism as a central aspect of the Brazilian social structure, which drives police brutality and influences the functioning of the justice system,” the authors emphasize.