Consequences of pretrial detention: perceptions of men in criminal proceedings for domestic violence
International Journal of Development Research
Consequences of pretrial detention: perceptions of men in criminal proceedings for domestic violence
Received 18th April, 2021; Received in revised form 11th May, 2021; Accepted 16th June, 2021; Published online 25th July, 2021
Copyright © 2021, Andrey Ferreira da Silva et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Objective: To know the consequences of the experience of pretrial detention for men in criminal proceedings for domestic violence. Methodology: Exploratory and descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 11 men who were being followed up at the specialized center for assistance to men who committed domestic and family violence located in the city of Belém, Pará, Brazil. Data collection was performed using the focus group technique, in the months of June and July 2018. The data were analyzed using the content analysis technique. Results: Based on the data systematization, it was possible to identify the following categories: altered children’s behavior, social stigmatization and financial and patrimonial losses. Conclusion: The study revealed that the consequences of pretrial detention for conjugal violence pervade economic, social and behavioral factors, especially concerning children, highlighting the importance of public policies for controlling violence and meeting the needs of those men.
