Revisão Sistemática de Literatura: a Prática Psicológica na Condução do Procedimento de Depoimento Especial

Abstract

Abstract: The Special Testimony (DE) is a procedure through which psychologists listen to children and adolescents who are victims or witnesses of violence. Objective: To carry out a systematic review of the national scientific production about the Psychological practice in conducting the Special Testimony procedure. Method: The survey of the material analyzed was carried out in the following databases: SciELO, BVS and PubMed, selecting articles that addressed the theme and studies carried out in Brazil, using the following combinations of descriptors: special testimony, testimonial without damage, special testimony and sexual violence, special testimony and psychology, harmless testimony and psychology. Results: The results are based on the final analysis of 14 articles distributed among 10 journals, with Psico-USF (n= 3) being the most requested. The year 2021 had the highest number of registered articles (n= 4). As for the approach of the method, the works are of the qualitative type (n= 14), About the type of study, most of empirical studies were observed (n= 5). Among the major topics covered, the following stand out: the professional practice of psychology, interdisciplinary work and victim protection. Conclusions: The survey of publications in this study showed that the handling of the Psychology professional in conducting the Special Testimony is based on the reception of the victim and their family members, as well as on the psychological evaluation. Interdisciplinary assessment is an important tool in the professional's practice, with divergences and approximations of ideas from professionals from different areas involved in this procedure. There are studies that talk about the importance of the psychology professional's autonomy during the Special Testimony procedure, which emphasize professional practice aimed at protecting the victim, or even those that place this procedure as a re-victimizing practice.