Justicia terapéutica frente a la violencia intrafamiliar provocada por agresores con adicciones: propuesta de rehabilitación penitenciaria en Ecuador

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to analyze how Therapeutic Justice programs can contribute to the comprehensive rehabilitation of individuals with addictions who have been sentenced for domestic violence in Ecuador. The specific objectives were: (i) to identify the conceptual and normative aspects of domestic violence and therapeutic justice; (ii) to examine the connection between domestic violence and substance use through a structural and contextual analysis; and (iii) to propose the implementation of therapeutic justice for domestic violence associated with addictions. The methodology used was a qualitative approach through a literature review of scientific articles, books, and legal regulations. The results obtained are as follows: Chapter I consolidates fundamentals and principles; Chapter II typifies the manifestations, mechanisms, and consequences; and Chapter III designs a Therapeutic Justice-Domestic Violence-Addiction (TJ-DV-A) model, including eligibility, consent, clinical stages, judicial supervision, metrics, and a roadmap. Thus, this study concludes that there is a need to recalibrate the penal response toward coordinated therapeutic interventions to reduce harm and recidivism, strengthen capacities, and ensure continuity of care.