Professionals and interfamily violence against children and adolescents: in between legal and conceptual precepts

Schek, Gabriele; Silva, Mara Regina Santos da; Lacharité, Carl; Bueno, Maria Emilia Nunes

doi:10.1590/s0080-623420160000600010

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“…The World Health Organization (WHO) defines intrafamily violence against children and adolescents as acts or omissions practiced by parents, relatives or guardians, either of a psychological, physical and/or sexual nature, with the potential to cause pain and suffering to the individuals affected (4) . The occurrence of violence in childhood and adolescence has negative consequences ranging from learning disabilities, feelings of anger, sadness and depression, self-destructive behaviors, and even suicidal thoughts (5)(6) .…”

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Protection network in the assistance to children, adolescents and their families in situation of violence

Melo

Roque

Freitas³

et al. 2020

Rev. Gaúcha Enferm.

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Objective: To understand the performance of the protection network for children, adolescents, and their families in situations of intrafamily violence, from the perspective of professionals of the Specialized Reference Center for Social Assistance. Method: A qualitative study conducted with five Specialized Reference Center for Social Assistance professionals in a Pernambucan municipality. Data collection was conducted from October 2017 to January 2018 by means of a semi-structured interview, with data analyzed by the thematic content technique. Results: The professionals know how the protection network works, but they see the deductive logic of the team; the lack of material resources; the difficulty of articulation; and the logistics of care flow as limiting factors for maintaining effective care. Conclusion: The performance of the protection network must be able to ensure the rights of children, adolescents, and their families in situations of violence, through articulated and integrated care, aiming at changing attitudes and breaking the cycle of violence.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Protection network in the assistance to children, adolescents and their families in situation of violence

Melo

Roque

Freitas³

et al. 2020

Rev. Gaúcha Enferm.

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“…The lack of training of professionals is an obstacle compromising not only the understanding and applicability of policies and legislation on DV, but also the follow-up of DV cases. The poor performance of care service providers, was noticeable when questioning the events of violence and the willingness of the survivor to access other services which are part of the integrated care service [ 3 , 75 , 76 ]. Given the context of Mozambique and many other African countries, the influence of negative socio-cultural factors on the attitudes and practices of implementers regarding care provision for DV survivors it is not an unusual fact in this context.…”

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Domestic violence in Mozambique: from policy to practice

Jethá

Keygnaert

Martins³

et al. 2021

BMC Public Health

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Background To reduce the impact of domestic violence (DV), Mozambican governmental and non-governmental entities are making efforts to strengthen the legislative framework and to improve the accessibility of care services for survivors of violence. Despite this remarkable commitment, the translation of policies and legislation into actions remains a considerable challenge. Therefore, this paper aims to identify gaps in the implementation of existing national policies and laws for DV in the services providing care for survivors of DV. Methods This qualitative study comprised of two approaches. The first consisted of content analysis of guidelines and protocols for DV care provision. The second consisted of in-depth interviews with institutional gender focal points (Professionals with experience in dealing with aspects related to DV). The analysis of the document content was based on a framework developed according to key elements recommended by international agencies (PAHO and UN) for design of DV policies and strategies. Data from the in-depth interviews, where analysed in accordance with the study objectives. Results Eleven (11) guidelines/protocols of care provision and innumerable brochures and pamphlets were identified and analysed. There is a standardised form which contains fields for police and the health sector staff to complete, but not for Civil Society Organisations. However, there is no specific national DV database. Although the seventeen (17) focal points interviewed recognised the relevance of the reviewed documents, many identified gaps in their implementation. This was related to the weaknesses of the offender’s penalisation and to the scarcity of care providers who often lack appropriate training. The focal points also recognised their performance is negatively influenced by socio-cultural factors. Conclusion Within services providing care to survivors of DV, a scarcity of guidelines and protocols exist, compromising the quality and standardisation of care. The existence of guidelines and protocols was regarded as a strength, however its implementation is still problematic. There was also recognition for the need to strengthening by governmental and non-governmental entities the defined policies and strategies for DV prevention and control into practice.

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“…The offender can even be removed from the victim's residence, as well as from his/her surroundings. 15 Bearing in mind the aforementioned, multidisciplinary teamwork is essential, since early diagnosis of the situation allows the development of appropriate care plans. Pursuing to continuously understand the facts so that a safe intervention can happen constitutes a permanent challenge for nurses.…”

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Intra-family violence against childrenand adolescents: the role of nursing / Violência intrafamiliar contra criança e adolescente: o papel da enfermagem

Freitas

Lima

Costa

et al. 2021

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Objetivo: compreender a assistência do enfermeiro diante das crianças e adolescentes vítimas de violência intrafamiliar. Método: pesquisa descritiva de abordagem qualitativa, realizada em quatro unidades básicas de saúde de um município de médio porte do Nordeste brasileiro. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de entrevista semiestruturada, seguindo roteiro norteador, com oito enfermeiros do setor. Os dados foram analisados através da técnica do discurso do sujeito coletivo. Resultados: os enfermeiros compreendem o que é violência intrafamiliar, conhecem os tipos de violência e como identificar na sua prática. Acreditam que o papel do enfermeiro é ouvir e orientar os pais, notificar e acionar os órgãos responsáveis. Ainda relatam que o município é carente em capacitação de profissionais acerca desse assunto. Conclusão: sugere-se que um plano de treinamento e desenvolvimento de profissionais de enfermagem seja implantado na cidade, conferindo-lhes conhecimento necessário para saber abordar e tratar essa situação.

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Professionals and interfamily violence against children and adolescents: in between legal and conceptual precepts

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Protection network in the assistance to children, adolescents and their families in situation of violence

Protection network in the assistance to children, adolescents and their families in situation of violence

Domestic violence in Mozambique: from policy to practice

Intra-family violence against childrenand adolescents: the role of nursing / Violência intrafamiliar contra criança e adolescente: o papel da enfermagem

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