This paper evaluates both the risk of femicide and the impact of a strengthening group intervention on the quality of life of women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Seventy-eight women seeking support at a specialized violence response centre (Ceamo) participated. The study found that nearly all had experienced psychological violence (96.2%), and large proportions reported physical (79.5%), moral/emotional (67.7%), and sexual violence (50%). 
 

The study found that participation in a collective strengthening group based on dialogue and support improved women’s psychological and physical well-being, increasing feelings of safety, self-esteem, and autonomy. However, persistent economic and childcare barriers limited attendance, underscoring the need for broader state and institutional support. The authors conclude that reporting abuse must be accompanied by comprehensive protective structures (legal, psychological, social, and financial) to prevent women from returning to violent environments. They call for public policies that prioritize psychological violence, ensure risk assessments, and challenge social stigmas, reframing victims not as complicit but as individuals needing systemic support and protection.