THE ROLE OF THE WOMEN'S REFERENCE AND SUPPORT CENTER (CRAM) IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Abstract

Violence against women constitutes a social phenomenon marked by gender inequalities and manifested in different forms, producing physical, psychological, moral, and social impacts. This study aims to analyze the factors related to the persistence of violence against women and the contributions of the Reference and Assistance Center for Women (CRAM) to addressing and combating this issue. This is a bibliographic review based on studies on the subject, considering the period from 2006 to 2020. The results show that violence against women is related to a historical context of inequality, submission, and the construction of social roles attributed to women, with femicide representing its most extreme manifestation. The analysis also demonstrates the relevance of CRAM as a space for welcoming and providing specialized assistance, supported by a multidisciplinary team and integrated with the Network for Assistance to Women. It is concluded that CRAM plays a fundamental role in welcoming, guiding, and supporting women experiencing violence, contributing to breaking the cycle of violence, strengthening self-esteem, promoting access to rights, and preventing the recurrence of aggression.