Approaches to Address Gender-Based and Interpersonal Violence Among Marginalized and At-Risk Populations in Brazil: A Scoping Review

Purpose of Review Gender-based violence (GBV) and interpersonal violence are major public health issues in Brazil, disproportionately impacting marginalized populations, such as women, minors, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. While these forms of violence are widespread, there is a lack of research on interventions specifically targeting these vulnerable groups. This scoping review aimed to examine the existing literature on interventions addressing both GBV and interpersonal violence in Brazil, with the goal of identifying strengths and gaps in prevention strategies and populations served. Findings A systematic search of Embase, EBSCO, PubMed, and Google Scholar for studies published between 2019 and 2025 was conducted. Eligible studies included interventions focused on Brazilian women, minors, or LGBTQIA+ individuals and provided participant-generated outcomes. In total, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most of the identified interventions targeted women (n=5) and minors (n=4), with one addressing LGBTQIA+ populations. Prevention strategies included primary (n=5), secondary (n=1), and tertiary (n=4) approaches. Online interventions focused on education, risk assessment, and safety planning, while community- and hospital-based programs offered counseling, law enforcement partnerships, and emergency services. Summary While existing interventions show promise, there are significant gaps, mainly in primary prevention efforts for women and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Future research should prioritize community-driven, inclusive, and culturally competent approaches to violence prevention in Brazil.