Casa aurora abrigo para mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica

Abstract

Shelters for women victims of domestic violence are residential spaces that provide temporary housing for women facing severe risk or life-threatening situations. Although not a recent response, in recent years, these shelters have taken on an increasingly central role in domestic violence intervention strategies, in a progressive and structured manner. These spaces offer women a safe environment, providing immediate protection and the opportunity to reassess their lives in the long term. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of the sheltering process and its implications, with the primary objective of exploring the experiences, meanings, and perceptions of women who undergo this process. Violence against women is a serious human rights issue, affecting women from various social classes, races, ethnicities, religions, and educational backgrounds. Such violence causes irreparable harm to victims' self-esteem and personal development. In this context, shelters have become one of the main support policies in combating violence against women, providing accommodation for both the victims and their children.