Maltrato infantil y la debida aplicación de las medidas de protección en Latacunga.

Abstract

The inadequate application of child protection measures, when dealing with a flagrant case of violence and abuse, is the starting point of this work, since it has been observed that the right to comprehensive protection, dignified life, security, welfare and personal integrity in favor of boys and girls as rights enshrined in the constitution. This research addresses the existing dogmatics regarding abuse and violence against children in Ecuador, for this purpose an approach to reality is made through the presentation of figures and statistics and a case study that highlights the problem described. . In order to respond to the established legal problem, the research has a doctrinal and legal basis, the synthetic analytical method was applied within the descriptive field with bibliographic support and within a qualitative approach. As a result, an interesting academic contribution has been achieved, which exposes the shortcomings in Ecuadorian law, specifically in article 79 of the Childhood and Adolescence Code, since it is worthwhile to correct structural gaps in the normative application. From the foregoing, it can be concluded that child punishment and abuse is a reality that, due to its daily existence, has been typified but requires social responsibility, awareness and affirmative action in each instance to correct legal shortcomings.