ATUAÇÃO DO SERVIÇO NO COMBATE À VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA CONTRA A MULHER

Abstract

Domestic violence, gender-based violence and violence against women are terms used to address this important issue that undermines women's well-being and dignity. Gender-based violence can take different forms, including physical, psychological, sexual, economic and workplace-related violence. The general objective of the study is to analyze the role of Social Services with women in situations of domestic violence. As for the specific objectives, these are: address violence against women; highlight the main activities and procedures carried out by the social worker; describe the role of the social worker in combating violence against women. The methodology adopted for the development of this study was bibliographical research. The results of this study show that domestic violence is the expression of gender violence that occurs when the male partner perpetrates actions of dominance over the woman through physical mistreatment, psychological, sexual and economic abuse. This violence has physical, psychological, social and sexual consequences for women, interfering with their health and quality of life. This is a social and public health issue, which demands multidisciplinary action, including Social Work. As it is a social phenomenon with great repercussion in Brazil, the role of the Social Worker is essential to provide adequate care to these women, contributing to implementing public policies favorable to guaranteeing the rights of this population.