Genogram and eco-map to identify support networks in cases of gender violence

Abstract

Since 2007, in Ecuador gender violence has been declared a national priority. One of the important aspects when considering gender-based violence is support networks. Two graphic tools of the systemic approach to detect support networks is the genogram that when drawing a family tree it is possible to recognize the potential supports within the family. And, the ecomap, which consists of drawing circles around the family that represent the external systems that the family has. The objective that guides this research is to consider the use of the genogram and the eco-map for the identification of support networks in cases of gender violence. The research is descriptive, transversal, inductive, qualitative. An interview was carried out with 5 users of the Victims Unit of the Public Defender's Office and 10 officials who work in the same Unit. It is concluded that women victims of gender violence benefit from the genogram and ecomap, by graphically recognizing their life history and their potential supports. And first reception professionals, regardless of their profession, could be trained and use these tools for comprehensive care for this population.