The intention of this assay is to reflect upon nursing care for sexually violated women within the following dimensions: technical, sheltering, and the human existence, based on philosophical concepts and nursing studies. This study points out that nursing care for a victim of sexual violence is still centered in the technical model and that this care must be extended towards actions of shelter and humanity, making a relationship of sharing values and emotions between the caregiver and the care receiver possible, with an attention that exceeds the sense of curing and treating, contemplating thoughtful attitudes, patience, and concern.
Sexual violence; Violence against woman; Nursing