- What is the difference between abuse, violence, mistreatment, or harassment?
- How can we explain violence between same-sex couples or violence from women towards men?
- What are the early signs that should put me on guard or make me stay away from that person?
- What should I do if I think I am being physically and psychologically abused?
- Does the system protect abused women? I'm worried about being left destitute, about losing custody of my children.
- How does gender-based violence, abuse, and mistreatment affect women's mental health?
- Can a woman who is going through or has gone through this situation recover emotionally?
- Is there any prevention training for women, to learn how to detect the signs?
- What are the protective factors against gender-based violence, with children and adolescents in mind?
- Is the lack of shared responsibility from one of the parents or guardians a risk factor for children?
- What can men do to prevent our daughters from suffering situations of violence and sexism?
- We know of a case of a woman who is being abused, and her children are being raised in an environment of violence. What can we do?
- Do sons and daughters reproduce patterns of gender-based violence in the future when they grow up in a home where this happens?
- How can we help a man who perpetrates gender-based violence to break out of this pattern of behavior?
- Why do women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience more gender-based violence? We have difficulty interpreting the other person's intentions, and our condition is not taken into account in court (their nonverbal language doesn't match their account). What can we do?
- Could you provide a checklist to keep in mind for the proactive detection of gender-based violence? Professionals have 10 minutes to visit women in person during primary care consultations.
- What can health professionals, social workers, and teachers do to better train themselves in this field and be able to detect and prevent it?
How can we help a man who perpetrates gender-based violence to break out of this pattern of behavior?
To break out of this pattern, you must first recognize the aggressive behaviors you engage in and be aware of wanting to change them.
In Barcelona, there are specialized centers that offer support to men to help them make this change. This program, which addresses violence, is specifically aimed at people who live, work, or study in Barcelona and are willing to change and improve their personal relationships to prevent the use of any type of violence.
The Violence Prevention Program works to help you:
- To identify and recognize violent behaviors and attitudes.
- To take responsibility for violent acts and their consequences.
- Understanding the process of gender-based violence.
- To seek non-violent alternatives in relationships.
Through individual psychological care, group treatments, and legal advice.
It is also important to highlight that the service (SAH) works with young people and adolescents who begin to show abusive behaviors and sexist violence, both in the context of the couple and in the family or social sphere, such as school or sexual bullying , to prevent it from becoming chronic over time.
The aim of working with adolescents and young people is to encourage a critical review of masculinity itself, as well as the construction of healthier, more respectful and egalitarian relationship alternatives.
To contact this program, you can call 933 491 610 or email plural@bcn.cat
If you are not from Barcelona, you can seek psychological help at other therapy centers near your town. The most important thing is to acknowledge the situation and want to change it. Then, you can contact professionals who can guide you and advise you on the resources available to you.
