Cartilha "Turma da Maria Jiquitinha": desenvolvimento criativo e estratégias de prevenção à violência sexual infantojuvenil

Abstract

This final course project presents the development of the booklet “Turma da Maria Jiquitinha” (Maria Jiquitinha's Gang), aimed at preventing sexual violence against children and adolescents. The methodological process followed sequential steps, including the construction of the initial version, content development, and technical validation, which involved teams from teaching, research, and extension. The central concept was to position children as active protagonists in the mediation of information, breaking with adult-centrism and promoting more democratic and representative participation. To this end, the material was created with simplified language, colorful illustrations, and a design that simulates productions made by the children themselves, facilitating engagement and understanding by the child and youth audience. The validation actions involved partnerships with professionals and groups of children, ensuring that the communication was sensitive to social and cultural realities, as well as accessible and visually appealing. The recognition of children as meaning-makers strengthens the proposal for a participatory and inclusive culture, promoting an educational approach that values children's rights and voices in the prevention of sexual violence. Thus, the booklet reveals itself to be a pedagogical and social strategy that articulates theory, art, and community participation in favor of child protection.