Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Sociales
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Item Mediación en casos de violencia intrafamiliar(Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Sociales, Carrera de Trabajo Social, 2026-01-19) Buenaño Cortés, Valeria Teresa; Vargas Villacrés, Borman RenánThe research focused on analyzing the viability of family mediation in contexts of domestic violence, considering the perceptions of professionals in Chile and Ecuador. The study began with the recognition that domestic violence persisted as a structural phenomenon that seriously affected the physical, psychological, emotional, and social integrity of victims. It was evident that, although mediation had been internationally recognized as an alternative method of conflict resolution, its application in scenarios of domestic violence generated tensions due to power inequalities and the risks of revictimization. The theoretical framework allowed us to identify that, in different countries, family mediation had shown benefits in relational conflicts, but also limitations when coercive dynamics existed. In Chile and Ecuador, the available figures revealed a sustained increase in violence, underscoring the need to explore innovative strategies without compromising the safety of victims. For this reason, the principles, stages, and skills required to carry out mediation processes were explored in depth, as well as the types and manifestations of domestic violence. Methodologically, the study adopted a qualitative, descriptive, and interpretive approach, based on interviews with professionals from the Women's Center in Osorno, Chile, and Ecuadorian specialists. The narratives collected showed that mediation, although valuable in other family contexts, was not legally or ethically viable in situations of domestic violence, as it did not guarantee conditions of balance, safety, or autonomy for victims. Likewise, professionals agreed on the importance of strengthening institutional protection, psychosocial care, and the specialization of teams involved in these cases. Overall, the findings led to the conclusion that mediation could not be considered an applicable mechanism in contexts of domestic violence; however, the analysis provided relevant insights for understanding the dynamics of the conflict, promoting prevention policies, and strengthening professional intervention from a social work perspective