São José do Rio Preto records a 76.9% increase in cases of rape of vulnerable people between January and September 2026
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- Data from the São Paulo SSP show a 76.9% increase in cases of rape of vulnerable people in São José do Rio Preto between January and September 2026, with the majority of incidents involving children and adolescents abused by family members.
- Psychologist warns about signs of violence and advises on reporting.
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Why It Matters
Data from the Public Security Secretariat of the State of São Paulo indicate that, between January and September 2026, São José do Rio Preto recorded a 76.9% increase in cases of rape of vulnerable people compared to the same period last year, with the majority of incidents involving children and adolescents raped by family members.
Data from the Public Security Secretariat of the State of São Paulo (SSP) indicate that, between January and September 2026, São José do Rio Preto (SP) recorded a 76.9% increase in cases of rape of vulnerable people. The comparison is related to the same period last year.
The advancement of statistics is accompanied by a reality in which the vast majority of incidents involve children and adolescents raped by family members in their homes.
DDM of Rio Preto (SP) — Photo: Reproduction/TV TEM
Abuse situations have been frequently reported on TV TEM and g1. On Tuesday (12), for example, the Civil Police arrested a man sentenced to 42 years in prison for raping his own stepdaughter over four years. According to the investigation, the abuse began when the victim was just 13 years old.
In an interview with TV TEM, psychologist Mônica Soares warns that attention is needed to recognize the signs that a child or adolescent is experiencing a violent situation. Understand below.
Mood changes: expansive children who become withdrawn and quiet, or calm young people who start to show irritability and aggression for no apparent reason.
Changes in routine: sleep disturbances, frequent nightmares or loss of appetite.
Behavioral regressions: starting to wet the bed again or showing excessive dependence on adults that is incompatible with their age.
“At this moment, psychological support is essential, including for the family, because they will need this support to be able to help this child”, he reports.
Mônica also emphasizes that, when the child reports the crime, it is important that the adult remains calm after hearing the report and never doubts the fact.
"Listen to the child's story. It's important to tell them that it's not their fault, that you will trust them and that everything will be resolved, that everything will be fine. Then, immediately look for the nearest police station and a health service", explains the specialist.
How to report
Suspicions or reports of sexual abuse and exploitation against children and adolescents can be registered on Dial 100 (Human Rights Hotline, free and anonymous), on the Military Police's 190 number in cases of emergency, or directly at the Women's Defense Police Station (DDM).
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Open Questions
- What are the specific causes of the 76.9% increase in cases of rape of vulnerable people in São José do Rio Preto?
- What preventive measures are being implemented by local authorities to combat child sexual abuse?
- What is the profile of the aggressors identified in the registered cases?
- Are there adequate psychological and social support resources for victims and their families in the region?
