Issue Violence against women is a serious public health concern in Brazil; the country ranks
5th globally for femicide and has high rates of intimate partner violence. In response, a
national policy created the House of the Brazilian Woman (HBW). HBWs aimed at caring for
abused women, are staffed 24/7 with multi-disciplinary teams; cross-sectoral services
include: psychosocial support; healthcare; specialized police; courts; public attorney's
offices; temporary shelter; and access to financial support. Description of the Problem The …

… The main challenges were: 1) high demand; 2) discontinuous care; 3) negative impacts
on staff’s health. The HBW is a key cross-sectoral service for abused women, part of a
greater national policy to prevent violence and support women. Despite serving a large
number of women in a short period of time challenges remain including integration with
other parts of the network and considerations of staff burnout. …