Profile of perpetrators and characteristics of violence against women in a reference center

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the profile of the perpetrators and the characteristics of violence perpetrated against women in a Reference Center in the Brazilian Northeast. Methods: quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, documental study, developed between September and November 2021, based on the records of 250 women in situations of violence. A structured instrument was used and the descriptive analysis was performed using absolute and relative frequency. Results: the predominant authors are aged between 36 and 50 years, complete high school, male and heterosexual, married, employed and in a formal occupation. Most of the authors are known to the women, users of licit drugs and have a partner relationship. Psychological violence and physical violence were the most frequent, in some cases linked to the use of objects. Conclusion: the study identified the profile of the authors and the characteristics related to the act of violence. Such information can help shape policies, socio-educational measures and more effective interventions can be implemented in the public sphere.