VIOLENCE AGAINST TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF AGGRESSIONS, MORAL HARASSMENT, AND THE ABSENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION POLICIES

Abstract

The contemporary Brazilian school presents a scenario marked by the increase in episodes of violence directed against teachers, involving physical aggression, verbal offenses, digital attacks, and ongoing practices of moral harassment. The choice of this topic is justified by the need to make visible a problem that compromises professionals’ health, the quality of education, and the social legitimacy of the teaching profession in the country. This study analyzes the manifestations of violence against teachers in the school context, focusing on aggressions, moral harassment, and the absence of institutional protection policies. The methodology adopts a qualitative, exploratory approach, based on a bibliographic review of scientific publications, institutional reports, and technical materials published in national sources between 2022 and 2025. The results indicate a high prevalence of situations involving censorship, intimidation, and direct violence, articulated with the fragility of formal reporting channels and institutional omission regarding the issue. The conclusions recognize the urgency of structured public policies for teacher protection, linked to the valorization of the teaching profession, occupational health, and the strengthening of ties between school, family, and community.