Depoimento especial: para além do embatee pela proteção das crianças e adolescentesvítimas de violência sexual

The Judiciary Inquiry method of testimony for children and adolescents who suffered sexual abuse, called special testimony, has been discussed by professionals and there are divergent opinions about it. This article aims to present historically the Special Inquiry method that has been used in Brazil, fi rstly named Testimony without Damage, and discuss the needs of the area for a better direction of this activity. The 1 Endereço para correspondência: Departamento de Psicologia do Desenvolvimento e da Personalidade, Instituto de Psicologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2600, sala 115, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil, 90035-003. E-mail: catulapelisoli@yahoo.com.br, veledadobke@uol.com.br e dalbosco@cpovo.net Apoio fi nanceiro: Trabalho realizado com apoio do Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científi co e Tecnológico – CNPq Brasil. Pelisoli, C., Dobke, V., Dell’Aglio, D. D. 26 conclusions from the literature review and interlocution between Psychology and Law show that these legal and technical disagreements seem not to be working in children’s favor. The area needs to reinforce the abilities to work together in a respectful dialogue with an equitable knowledge exchange. The practice of the special testimony is possible and necessary, however some changes can bring benefi ts and greater protection for Brazilian children and adolescents.