Resumo

CAMPELLO, Raphaela et al. Evaluation of facial trauma from the perspective of the Penal Code and the innovations resulting from the Maria da Penha Act: a case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.4, pp. 23-26. ISSN 1808-5210.

Obective: To analyze facial traumas from the perspective of the Brazilian Penal Code, characterizing the bodily injury caused by domestic violence, Article 129 of the Penal Code, and its changes resulting from the Maria da Penha Act. Methodology: A case of violence against a woman was reported, which served as the starting point for a discussion on the current Brazilian legislation on the issue. Conclusion: It was concluded that despite all the changes in the legislation, Brazil has made very little progress in this area. Much remains to be done in the fight against domestic violence targeting women, particularly since the latter involves a strong cultural factor that is difficult to eliminate from Brazilian society.

Palavras-chave : Traumatic Brain Injury; Brain Trauma; Brain injury; domestic violence..