The psychological expertise in the context of domestic violence in Paraguay

Abstract

This article addresses the psychological expertise in the context of family violence in Paraguay, from a theoretical and normative perspective. It contains definitions that are later adjusted in the normative framework of family violence in Paraguay, which is why it constitutes a descriptive investigation whose sources of information are documentary and with a qualitative approach. The main conclusion is the regulatory and logistical precariousness of psychological expertise procedures for cases of family violence in Paraguay. It was considered necessary a more specific regulatory framework on psychological expertise in cases of family violence and fundamentally an allocation of human, infrastructure and organizational resources that allow the use of psychological expertise for all cases that require it under the required conditions. To respect the dignity of the victims and avoid their re-victimization. Likewise, an accreditation of the capacity of the professional psychologist is necessary in terms of their training, attitude and willingness to carry out such delicate tasks and the consequent monitoring of their performance.