“Em Paz: Programa de Combate à Violência Doméstica Contra a Mulher”: estudo sobre o perfil dos autores

Abstract

Domestic and family violence against women is a complex issue that manifests itself mainly through physical, psychological, sexual, property and moral violence. Given the importance of this topic, this study focuses on “In Peace: Program to Combat Domestic Violence Against Women”, developed by the Court of Justice of the state of Tocantins, aimed at Men Perpetrators of Violence (HAV), participants in groups reflective and responsible people in the municipality of Palmas-TO. The research source is the legal documents modified by the program team with an emphasis on the “Form for Conducting the Preliminary Interview”, therefore, the analysis is documentary. Therefore, the objective of this study is to outline the profile of men who commit violence. When considering the results of this research, it is possible to state that the majority of HAV are between 30 and 39 years of age, have completed high school and have a formal employment relationship. With regard to violence committed, physical followed by psychological violence were the most practiced by these individuals. By giving visibility to this topic, our public intention was to contribute to the improvement of policies and the development of actions aimed at mitigating this serious social problem.