An analysis of reflective groups for male perpetrators of domestic violence, from the perspective of restorative justice

Abstract

The text discusses the relationship between restorative justice and domestic violence against women, analyzing reflective groups aimed at male perpetrators of violence as tools for prevention, reeducation, and social transformation. The study aims to demonstrate that these groups represent an effective restorative practice capable of promoting offender accountability, reducing recidivism, and encouraging behavioral change, thus overcoming the traditional punitive logic. A bibliographic review was conducted, using Zehr, Bourdieu, and Medeiros as theoretical references, along with a documentary analysis of the Maria da Penha Law, Law No. 14.550/2023, and CNJ Recommendation No. 124/2022. It concludes that such groups constitute a promising instrument of restorative justice, contributing to breaking the cycle of violence, deconstructing oppressive masculinities, and fostering a culture of peace and gender equality.