2016
DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420160000600010
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Professionals and interfamily violence against children and adolescents: in between legal and conceptual precepts

Abstract: Objective:To identify the conceptions of professionals regarding interfamily violence against children and adolescents. Method: A qualitative study conducted with 15 professionals who had taken children and adolescents under their care as a result of interfamily violence. Data were collected between November, 2013, and March, 2015, through semi-structured interviews. Data were organized and analyzed using the Textual Discourse Analysis technique. Results: The professional discourse highlighted that some legal … Show more

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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) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…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) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…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.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…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.…”
Section: This Type Of Violence Manifests Itself In Various Formsmentioning
confidence: 99%