Intervención de Trabajo social en los casos de femicidio desde un enfoque metodológico, en la Fiscalía del Azuay-Cuenca

Abstract

Femicide is considered the most extreme form of gender-based violence, becoming one of the most severe expressions of the violation of women’s human rights. In Ecuador, femicide continues to increase, reflecting structural inequality, gender stereotypes, and a limited institutional response. This research aimed to analyze the intervention of social workers in femicide cases from a methodological persepective at the Azuay-Cuenca Prosecutor’s Office, to identify limitations, challenges, and strategies in social work professional practice. A qualitative study was conducted using a descriptive and cross-sectional approach, and semi-structured interviews directed at social work professionals within the Prosecutor’s Office. Data analysis was conducted following the categories of technical intervention. The findings showed that social work intervention integrates technical, ethical, and humanistic components, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of femicide. Nevertheless, the lack of specialized professional training, weak institutional coordination, and insufficient resources for effective care were identified, concluding that social work plays a vital role in humanitarian care within the judicial system and in strengthening rights-based justice. A methodological intervention model was proposed, structured around diagnosis, care, coordination, and monitoring.