title: [Repercussions of Maria da Penha law on addressing domestic violence in Porto Alegre].
abstract: The current paper sought to analyze the repercussions of Maria da Penha Law on addressing the issue of domestic violence against women in the city of Porto Alegre based on the view of professionals who constitute the care network for those women. Seven professionals, who work with the care for women who are victims of violence, were interviewed. Data suggests that the law has promoted changes in the field of violence prevention, assistance to women and punishment for the perpetrators, and it also increased the attention given to this phenomenon and enhanced female empowerment. It is concluded that the strengthening of the measures recommended by Maria da Penha Law still depends on investments in professional qualification, articulated actions between the places which provide assistance and the growing use of primary care services in order to improve the health of women and families exposed to violence.
authors: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Discente do Curso de Especialização em Saúde Pública pela Escola de Saúde Pública, RS, Brasil.
authors: Elisângela da Silva
authors: Eda S
authors: Alves
authors: Dora Lúcia Leidens Corrêa
authors: DL
authors: de Oliveira
authors: Rosana
authors: R
authors: Maffacciolli
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans