Mulheres que denunciam violência de gênero em uma Unidade de Polícia Pacificadora

ABSTRACT The objective was to analyze gender violence against women based on the record of a Peacemaker Police Unit of Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. This quantitative, retrospective, cross-sectional study was performed with a sample of 89 records filed by women victims. The information was analyzed using SPSS 17.0. The following types of violence prevailed: 66.3% physical, 23.6% psychological, 7.9% physical and psychological, and 2.2% sexual. Most women (50.6%) did not file a police report. It was found that 69.7% of cases occurred at home, with the assailant being someone the woman knew (70.8%). Among the women who did not file a complaint, in most cases, the assailants were their intimate partner. The assaulted woman requires special attention from safety services. This study opens a discussion regarding the true situation of a pacified community allied to the relationship of rust, support and social inclusion of assaulted women with the Peacemaker Police Unit. Descriptors: Nursing; Women's Health; Violence Against Women; Battered Women; Gender and Health.