Brazilian women's shelters confront violence and staffing crises

In the São Paulo municipalities of Mogi‑Guaçu and Mogi Mirim, the Casa da Mulher shelters provide 20 temporary places for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The service, funded jointly by municipal social assistance secretariats and the state government, offers multidisciplinary support that links health, public security and the justice system.

Meanwhile, the Abrigo Feminino operated by the Secretaria do Trabalho e Bem‑Estar Social (Setrabes) in Roraima is plagued by repeated assaults from a teenage resident who was involved in the 2024 killing of a caretaker. Staff report physical attacks, threats, vehicle damage and a seven‑month lack of hazardous‑duty pay. Employees plan to take the case to the Ministério Público de Roraima, citing state neglect and an unsafe work environment.