Abstract
This article sought to problematize the trends of public security in contemporary times and their role in assisting women in situations of violence through security institutions. For the development of the research, bibliographic and documentary material was used, involving specialized literature on the subject. From the analyzes undertaken, we can see that violence against women is a historical phenomenon, the result of unequal social relations of gender, class and ethnic-racial, with the patriarchal system as the foundation. Assistance to women in situations of violence is not restricted to the scope of public security, but it is generally a gateway for women to other care services, so it is very important to discuss and problematize this issue.