Abstract
Objective: To propose a reflection about the theme that involves the importance of the family and community physician's (FCM) role in cases of violence against women. Bibliographic review: To approach the theme, the historical factors that legitimated the social diminution of women, regardless of social class, race or ethnicity are brought to the discussion; the creation of the Maria da Penha Law, which shows the several forms of aggression against women and the applicable penalties, as well as the legal means by which women can defend themselves against acts of violence, and also the criminal type called feminicide, considered the maximum stage of violence against women. The study continues, addressing the first level of patient care in the SUS, and the importance of FCM in approaching these cases of violence, especially in what refers to identification and intervention, means through which it will be possible to give the woman an integral care, contemplating the biopsychosocial aspects of the health and disease processes. Final considerations: The violence against women persists, thus, it is important a multidisciplinary and intersectoral action, in order to identify, intervene, implement and strengthen integrated actions aimed at the effective care of victims.