Entrepreneurship as a transformative strategy for women in situations of domestic and family violence

Abstract

Domestic and family violence is a scourge that goes beyond physical and emotional trauma. Faced with this challenge, entrepreneurship emerges as an essential strategy for coping with and empowering women in this condition. This study investigates the effectiveness of entrepreneurship as an alternative for overcoming and empowering women assisted by the Caravan of Workshops project, promoted by the Court of Justice of the State of Amapá (TJAP). This project is aligned with the "Transformation" Program, instituted by the National Council of Justice (CNJ). The research used the life history technique, with a qualitative approach of exploratory and descriptive typology, in addition to extensive direct observation, to collect data from the stories of these women. The results show that, by receiving training for entrepreneurship, women became more empowered, achieving financial independence and their own income. However, the findings also highlight that, in addition to offering training opportunities through workshops focused on entrepreneurship, the courts and other institutions responsible for these programs should implement protective measures and monitor cases closely, ensuring that the new situation of autonomy is consolidated in the family environment. For public managers, this study offers valuable insights for the formulation of more assertive public policies in the fight against domestic and family violence, based on a detailed analysis of the experiences of women in situations of social vulnerability.