In Rio de Janeiro, the Civil Police declined to initially register a complaint regarding the alleged harassment of a 12-year-old girl, the younger sister of a 17-year-old victim of a gang rape. Following the incident involving the older sister, one of the minors implicated in the crime was reportedly stalking the younger sibling. The family, feeling threatened, approached the 12th Police District in Copacabana to formalize the complaint, but were informed that the behavior did not constitute a criminal threat and therefore could not be registered as an occurrence.

The police agents on duty advised the family to contact the Victims of Children and Adolescents Department if there was any further action needed. This course of action raised concerns about the police's acknowledgment of threats faced by minors and the overall handling of violence against women and children within the legal system. It presents a significant gap between the victims' experiences and the police's response to such situations.

The comments made by the chief of the 12th Police District, Ângelo Lages, revealed that he had not been notified of the initial report of threats, highlighting potential flaws in communication within the police department. This incident underscores the importance of addressing both procedural inadequacies and the need for sensitive handling of cases involving vulnerable individuals, particularly following traumatic events such as sexual violence. This situation has drawn attention to the critical need for protective measures for victims and their families in Brazil, amid ongoing concerns regarding the safety of women and girls in the country.