Responsabilidad social de la Psicología frente a la violencia

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of social responsibility of psychology in relation to the phenomenon
of violence. It is based on the recognition of violence as a highly relevant problem, as well as being
a public health issue in our context, which coincides with other studies carried out at international
level. It highlights the social projection and the importance of training future professionals, starting
at university level, as well as some of the studies on different expressions of violence in this country.
The World Health Organization’s recommendations on violence and health are important, as is the
understanding of the reality of violence which reaches beyond the private and individual sphere,
where priority is given to ‘curative’ or legal criteria, in the face of which psychology must make a
contribution for the search for an ethical and social project for the construction of the individual and
the community. Research and praxis supported by values promoting solidarity and respect for others,
and alternative ways of conflict resolution are strategies that must be upheld.