Banca de DEFESA: Marina Ronchesel Ribeiro

Uma banca de DEFESA de DOUTORADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : Marina Ronchesel Ribeiro
DATE: 30/07/2025
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Video Conferência
TITLE:

DOES EDUCATION AND THE NUMBER OF FEMALE POLICE OFFICERS AFFECT CRIME?

KEY WORDS:

School dropout; crime against women; economics of crime; female police officers; quantitative methods.

PAGES: 64
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Economia
SUMMARY:

This study investigates structural factors in crime prevention, analyzing the impacts of education and the presence of female police officers in containing violence in Brazil. The research combines a theoretical approach and empirical analysis through dynamic panel data, applying the methods of Arellano and Bond (1991) and Anderson and Hsiao (1981) to examine the relationship between education and crime, as well as the effect of integrating women into the police force. Article A explores the connection between school dropout and crime, assessing whether early high school dropout contributes to increased homicide rates. The study analyzes data from 2008 to 2019, evaluating the correlation between dropout rates and violence indicators across Brazilian states. The results suggest that higher dropout rates lead to increased homicide rates, reinforcing the importance of educational policies that encourage students to remain in school. Beyond its economic effects, education also fosters social values and skills, reducing the predisposition to violent behavior. Thus, investing in education quality and reducing dropout rates not only improves social mobility but also serves as a preventive mechanism against crime. Article B examines a different aspect of public security, investigating the impact of female police officers in combating crimes against women, particularly rape and femicide. Using data from 2020 to 2023, the study evaluates whether increasing the number of female officers and expanding women’s police stations improve policing quality and reduce the incidence of these crimes. The findings indicate that a greater presence of female police officers enhances law enforcement response, leading to more reports and increased victim confidence. This effect is crucial since gender-based crimes often occur in domestic settings and are underreported. Furthermore, the inclusion of female officers strengthens efforts against domestic violence, promoting a more sensitive and effective approach to victim protection. Therefore, this study demonstrates that education and specialized policing function as complementary strategies in crime prevention. Education, by expanding economic and social opportunities, reduces the incentive for crime, while a diverse police force, with an increased female presence, improves the effectiveness of interventions against gender-based violence. It is expected that multidimensional public policies, combined with educational investments and institutional security strengthening, can mitigate crime impacts and promote a safer and fairer society.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo à Instituição - WANDER PLASSA DA SILVA - UEL
Externo à Instituição - ARICIERI DEVIDÉ JÚNIOR - UEL
Externa ao Programa - 2479002 - DANIELLE SANDI PINHEIRO - nullInterna - 2653045 - GEOVANA LORENA BERTUSSI
Presidente - 2081566 - PAULO ROBERTO AMORIM LOUREIRO