Context of violence experienced by women assisted by operation ronda maria da penha of the military police

Introduction: Domestic and family violence against women is a cultural phenomenon, old and recurring. Objective: To describe the context of violence suffered by women in protective measures accompanied by a service to protect women. Method: A descriptive, quantitative study, carried out using data obtained from reception questionnaires applied to women victims of domestic violence. Results: The women had an average age of 34.1 years, with one to three children, single, low education, non-white, Catholic, without fixed income, with different occupations, and worked but also received some assistance from the government. They ended the protective follow-up because they felt safe with respect to the aggressor, most of whom were male, with an average relationship time of ten years. They used alcohol and / or other drugs even before the assaults occurred, and were not primarily responsible for supporting the family. Conclusion: The context of vulnerability to which women are exposed favors the occurrence of several types of violence aimed at them and their children. Therefore, the women's protection service serves as an inspection tool for complying with protective measures, guaranteeing the safety and well-being of these women.