Diagnóstico da situação infantojuvenil da cidade de São Cristóvão/SE

Abstract

This diagnosis seeks to explore the situation of children and adolescents in the municipality of São Cristóvão, Sergipe, with the aim of analyzing the guarantee of rights as established by the principles outlined in the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA), in the areas of health, education, social assistance, and protection against violence. The research, conducted through document analyses, institutional visits, and focus groups, highlights challenges such as child labor, the lack of accessibility for children with special needs, and the high exposure of youth to violence. The collected data indicate an urgent need to improve public policies aimed at children and adolescents, especially regarding aspects of social inclusion and comprehensive protection. The diagnosis concludes that, for the effective realization of the rights of children and adolescents, it is necessary to strengthen intersectoral collaboration among social policies and to increase investments in infrastructure, professional training, and violence prevention programs.