Intervención psicológica como parte de la reparación integral en mujeres víctimas de violencia.

Abstract

Introduction: Violence against women has been naturalized for a long time. It was only at the end of the 20th century that this phenomenon began to gain relevance. Violence against women is a global problem, which represents a public health problem and a violation of human rights. Worldwide, around 35% of women have been victims of physical and / or sexual violence, and their partners have perpetrated approximately 38% of homicides committed against women. Materials and methods: This research has a qualitative approach, prioritizing those data of a non-numerical, qualitative type. The investigation was made through a macro agreement between the SEK International University, “Defensoría Pública del Ecuador” and “Fiscalía General del Estado”,, appointing 10 psychologists and clinical psychologists assigned to the “Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador”, who practice in specialized reception Units to women victims of violence. Results: Professionals define violence against women as an aggression based on asymmetric relations of unequal power, generated by the State and by Society. On the other hand, professionals mean Comprehensive Reparation as “measures” (rehabilitation, restitution, compensation, satisfaction measures and guarantees of non- repetition) that seek to restore the material or immaterial damages caused by the act of violence. Conclusion: Comprehensive reparation is the process through in which the victim is provided with multidisciplinary support that will allow restitution of the damages caused by the violation of the victims' rights. Institutions, as well as professionals in psychology, must generate their care strategies for female victims, seeking a better visualization of the problem in the future, involving families and the community in the rehabilitation processes.