Minas Gerais
PROTECTION OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
Proteção que garante justiça e preserva vidas. O Programa de Proteção a Vítimas e Testemunhas Ameaçadas – PROVITA é uma política pública essencial para a defesa dos direitos humanos e o fortalecimento da justiça no Brasil. Voltado para vítimas, testemunhas e réus colaboradores sob grave ameaça, o programa assegura a integridade física e emocional de pessoas que, ao colaborarem com investigações e processos criminais, colocam suas vidas e de seus familiares em risco


Description
A state policy in defense of life. Managed by the Avante Social Institute, PROVITA operates with discretion, seriousness and technical rigor. The main focus is to guarantee the safety of those protected and enable them to rebuild their lives in safe environments, far from threats and with the necessary support for their social reintegration.
PROVITA's mission is clear: to protect so that justice can be done without fear, and so that life can continue with dignity.
What PROVITA offers
- Comprehensive support for the victim or threatened witness and their family members;
- Monitoring hearings with security and confidentiality;
- Insertion into a network of essential services (education, health, social assistance), ensuring anonymity and protection;
- Capacity to serve up to 60 people per year, with an average of 30 under protection simultaneously.
Challenges in a digital scenario
With the advancement of information technology and the crossing of data on public and private networks, protecting the identity and location of beneficiaries has become even more complex. PROVITA continually adapts to maintain confidentiality and security, even in this new context.
Stories that inspire
Although the details are confidential for security reasons, PROVITA has already been responsible for transforming the lives of dozens of people who were threatened. One striking example is that of a young woman who, after surviving a massacre that killed seven family members, collaborated with the justice system, helping to convict the attackers. Under protection, she rebuilt her life, overcame her trauma and now lives safely with her husband and two children.
How to support PROVITA?
As this is a confidential program, support for its continuity is based on the appreciation of public policy, the defense of human rights and respect for the integrity of those involved.
PROVITA operates with strict security protocols and strategic partnerships, always evaluating the safest way to mobilize resources and partnerships.
A national protection network
PROVITA is part of a state policy articulated nationally, through the National Forum of Protection Program Management Entities (FNEG), which brings together the entities responsible for the programs throughout the country.
Access method
- Request by email: condel.provita@social.mg.gov.br
PROVITA PROVITA – Because protecting means doing justice with courage, humanity and responsibility.
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