Violência doméstica: causas, impactos e propostas para a prevenção

Abstract

Domestic violence is a phenomenon that involves physical, psychological, sexual, economic or emotional abuse within the family environment, perpetrated by one family member against another. Victims are generally women, children, teenagers, elderly people or people in vulnerable situations, while aggressors can be intimate partners, parents, children, relatives or caregivers. In addition to physical aggression, domestic violence can manifest itself through threats, humiliation, excessive control and financial manipulation. This phenomenon is not limited to physical aggression and can include psychological, sexual, property or moral violence. This article aims to analyze the ethical and legal issues associated with domestic violence, considering its historical foundations in society and its implications in contemporary times. By understanding these aspects, it becomes possible to develop effective strategies for preventing and confronting this serious social problem, aiming to protect and promote human rights within the family.