Avaliação comparada da implementação das políticas públicas no enfrentamento ao trabalho infantil nos municípios alagoanos no período pandêmico e pós-pandêmico

Abstract

The research analyzed how the municipalities of Alagoas implemented public policies to combat child labor between 2020 and 2023. The central question focuses on the effectiveness of local actions in reducing child labor cases, considering the pandemic's impact and post-pandemic challenges. The research is justified by the persistence of child labor in Alagoas, a human rights and social development issue. Using a qualitative approach and comparative content analysis, institutional reports, legislation, and secondary data were examined. The findings highlight progress in intersectoral coordination and the resumption of programs such as PETI and SCFV but reveal structural and operational gaps. It concludes that, although the initiatives have driven improvements, strengthening protection networks and adapting strategies to local conditions are crucial to ensuring the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents.