A importância da inclusão dos assistentes sociais, na mitigação da violência doméstica contra as mulheres – estudo de caso da Associação Ca-Paz

Abstract

The theme of this research is "The Importance of Including Social Workers in Mitigating Domestic Violence Against Women - A Case Study of the CA-PAZ Association". The research problem is the importance of social worker intervention in the issue of violence against women in a society influenced by socio-cultural traditions and gender roles. The research has a qualitative approach, with bibliographical research on the subject, semi-structured interviews and direct observation being applied as data collection methods. The sample population consisted of nine professionals from the CAPAZ Association team. The basic theory of the research was Systemic Theory, which analyses phenomena in a comprehensive way, encompassing material, cultural and social relations aspects. In terms of analysing and discussing the data, it was found that those involved in the CA-PAZ Association do not have techniques similar to those of a social work professional in order to deal promptly with women who are victims of domestic violence. The work done by the good neighbours is of a welfare nature, but it lacks guiding instruments for its implementation and effectiveness with the target group. The altruism and goodwill of the community, neighbours, local structures and the support of Fórum Mulher is what contributes to and enables the intervention of CA-PAZ actors in tackling the issue of domestic violence. The inclusion of social workers in the Association's emergency services for women victims of domestic violence enables professional and structured interventions, using the theoretical-methodological and technical-operational tools of Social Work.