Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This paper examines ruling No. 17576-2023-00249, which addresses the importance of making visible and understanding violence against women or members of the family unit, recognizing it as a structural problem with profound social, psychological, and legal implications. Violence perpetrated by members of the family unit constitutes one of the most common and dangerous forms of aggression, affecting their physical and emotional well-being and perpetuating cycles of abuse that can extend to future generations. This type of mistreatment represents a serious violation of human rights. The study focuses on identifying the main causes of mistreatment, the profiles of the aggressors frequently sons, grandsons, or other cohabitants and the physical, emotional, and social consequences that this type of violence generates in the victims. The role of state institutions, existing legal frameworks, and social support networks in the prevention and care of these cases is also analyzed. The need for a comprehensive intervention that considers not only the victim but also the family environment as a key space for transformation is emphasized.