Challenges and Perspectives for Care for Deaf Women Victims of Domestic Violence: an Analysis of Central de Atendimento à Mulher, Centros de Referência (CRAM) and Centros Especializados de Atendimento à Mulher em Situação de Violência (CEAMS)

Objective: This article addresses the specific problems of state protection for deaf women who are victims of domestic violence who, in addition to the frequent problems of the system, face linguistic and cultural barriers in accessing the State and the Judiciary. Theoretical framework: We used the theoretical foundations of the concept of disability from social and philosophical perspectives, based on the works of Susan Wendell (1996), Michael Oliver (1996) and Tom Shakespeare (2006). Method: According to the objectives, this research is classified as exploratory, aiming to deepen the content, based on a bibliographic survey on the subject, using books, magazines, newspapers and legislation. The research follows the monographic procedure, with application of the deductive method and, in relation to the results, is classified as qualitative. Results and discussion: We highlight the importance of Central de Atendimento à Mulher, Centros de Referência (CRAM) and Centros Especializados de Atendimento à Mulher em Situação de Violência (CEAM), especially for deaf women, due to their special communication needs, the challenges they face and the perspectives of these systems. Implications of the research: The integration of theoretical perspectives on gender and deafness was proposed, highlighted as a challenge to be overcome, promoting the understanding that the struggles of these movements are interconnected. Originality/value: We conclude that the path presented involves not only the critical analysis of legal devices, but also the integration of diverse theoretical perspectives, aiming to guarantee equity and full participation of deaf women in society and that state service spaces are essential to receive complaints, offer legal guidance and refer cases of gender violence.