M ore than 7 000 cases of domestic and sexual violence have been reported until last year in Callao. 7 000 women who have endured physical and psychological abuse by their partners, a family member or by an acquaintance. An estimated six out of ten women are victims family violence.
While violence has declined by about 150 cases since 2002, are necessary actions to stop this situation. It is incredible to see that over 80% of women chalaca know someone who has been victim of some form of physical aggression. How many more women have to endure such abuse? Apparently many women think that physical violence is justified in some cases, so much so that over 28% of women think their partners cheating is the reason that they physically assaulted. Unfortunately the reality is that 42% of women who have been battered and beaten, unless half seek help from a close and only 1 in 5 women resort to any institution looking for help because they fear that their situation is repeated again and again, no one can do something about it. That is the reality of thousands of women who have to endure constant psychological and physical abuse.
This is a problem that has been occurring for several decades. Formerly it was thought that these issues should be dealt with privately, but as an injury to the Human Rights, the State has the responsibility to create the tools to protect people against any act that causes physical or psychological harm, abuse, threats and violations sex. In this regard, in 1993, Law 26260 created the Protection against Family Violence. The authorities are responsible for enforcing this law are the National Police of Peru, the Public Ministry and the judiciary, through follow-up of reported cases, police investigations and medical examinations to verify the veracity of the allegations. But often these abuses continue, even though the authorities have already determined a penalty for the defendant. The fear that this situation will repeat plays a very important, if not the most important, the decision of victims to report the case to the appropriate authorities.
What causes family violence?
Many factors that trigger it, the lack of a good education by parents (which triggers in many cases not only violence, but the gangs, crime, among other social ills) , the family's financial problems, lack of values, coupled with the constant fear of victims, causes the violence is becoming more common in families chalaca. An estimated six out of ten women are victims of physical violence in their relationships.
The sexual discrimación is also a predominant factor for women are victims of some form of abuse. Many men assume a male role where the woman should only "serve" for their care and parenting. Nothing more false. Today are increasingly successful women have not only met their personal goals but also professionals. The psychological abuse which many women are subjected not only overshadows the quality of life of these, but creates an unstable family environment and wrong. Women and men have equal rights and deserve a good deal with one another.
But what to do to stop this situation? The State, in an attempt to solve this problem has created the Emergency Department Women (EMC), which although providing free advice, support and protection for abused women and children, there are still many people who do not trust the system or simply do not know about any law or institution to support them. This, undoubtedly, is one of the most pressing problems that require attention from the authorities. Information campaigns should be more frequent as the mistaken idea persists that this problem "is normal" and women "have to endure such abuse because they are inferior to men or because the man is the head of household" .
Measures to curb this serious problem is not only in the hands of our authorities, much of the responsibility lies with society itself, in the wrong way of thinking that women can only do housework and nothing else. Appropriate actions to inform the public about what to do and where to go in case of family violence are essential for real change there. Many women depend on these actions and our authorities have to make changes in its management, because unfortunately they have not been sufficient.
If you are a victim of Domestic Violence:
can
complaint with the police in their sector. The complaint may be verbal or in writing. It is important that at the time of going to the police station carrying his ID card.
can also lodge a complaint before the Provincial Prosecutor of Family in its sector.
is not necessary that the victim is examined to get a complaint.
do not need visible signs of abuse to report. Can be reported psychological abuse, even when there is physical abuse.
The complaint may be filed by the victim or his family.
In the case that the injured are children or adolescents, the complaint may be filed by anyone who knows the facts.
Help Hotline Child Violence: 100
Help Hotline Family Violence: 0-800-16-800
, 51.2% know that there is a law against domestic violence.
The 82.2% of respondents knew someone who had been mistreated in the past year.
28.3% indicated that the couple was deceived reason justifying physical abuse on his part. 77.3%
noted that institutions that receive complaints of family violence do not pay adequate attention.
Source: Statistics and Informatics Institute (INEI)
Women's Emergency Centers-CEM are public services, specialized care and advocacy for victims of family violence or sexual violence. Provide legal, social guidance, counseling and legal defense for free. Currently there are 42 national CMS and are located in 22 departments and the constitutional province of Callao.
From January 2002 to December 2005 116 763 have been met, people affected by family violence and / or sexual abuse at the 42 CEM. These people have been 939.624 specialist work on admission services, legal, and social psychology.
While violence has declined by about 150 cases since 2002, are necessary actions to stop this situation. It is incredible to see that over 80% of women chalaca know someone who has been victim of some form of physical aggression. How many more women have to endure such abuse? Apparently many women think that physical violence is justified in some cases, so much so that over 28% of women think their partners cheating is the reason that they physically assaulted. Unfortunately the reality is that 42% of women who have been battered and beaten, unless half seek help from a close and only 1 in 5 women resort to any institution looking for help because they fear that their situation is repeated again and again, no one can do something about it. That is the reality of thousands of women who have to endure constant psychological and physical abuse.
This is a problem that has been occurring for several decades. Formerly it was thought that these issues should be dealt with privately, but as an injury to the Human Rights, the State has the responsibility to create the tools to protect people against any act that causes physical or psychological harm, abuse, threats and violations sex. In this regard, in 1993, Law 26260 created the Protection against Family Violence. The authorities are responsible for enforcing this law are the National Police of Peru, the Public Ministry and the judiciary, through follow-up of reported cases, police investigations and medical examinations to verify the veracity of the allegations. But often these abuses continue, even though the authorities have already determined a penalty for the defendant. The fear that this situation will repeat plays a very important, if not the most important, the decision of victims to report the case to the appropriate authorities.
What causes family violence?
Many factors that trigger it, the lack of a good education by parents (which triggers in many cases not only violence, but the gangs, crime, among other social ills) , the family's financial problems, lack of values, coupled with the constant fear of victims, causes the violence is becoming more common in families chalaca. An estimated six out of ten women are victims of physical violence in their relationships.
The sexual discrimación is also a predominant factor for women are victims of some form of abuse. Many men assume a male role where the woman should only "serve" for their care and parenting. Nothing more false. Today are increasingly successful women have not only met their personal goals but also professionals. The psychological abuse which many women are subjected not only overshadows the quality of life of these, but creates an unstable family environment and wrong. Women and men have equal rights and deserve a good deal with one another.
But what to do to stop this situation? The State, in an attempt to solve this problem has created the Emergency Department Women (EMC), which although providing free advice, support and protection for abused women and children, there are still many people who do not trust the system or simply do not know about any law or institution to support them. This, undoubtedly, is one of the most pressing problems that require attention from the authorities. Information campaigns should be more frequent as the mistaken idea persists that this problem "is normal" and women "have to endure such abuse because they are inferior to men or because the man is the head of household" .
Measures to curb this serious problem is not only in the hands of our authorities, much of the responsibility lies with society itself, in the wrong way of thinking that women can only do housework and nothing else. Appropriate actions to inform the public about what to do and where to go in case of family violence are essential for real change there. Many women depend on these actions and our authorities have to make changes in its management, because unfortunately they have not been sufficient.
If you are a victim of Domestic Violence:
can
complaint with the police in their sector. The complaint may be verbal or in writing. It is important that at the time of going to the police station carrying his ID card.
can also lodge a complaint before the Provincial Prosecutor of Family in its sector.
is not necessary that the victim is examined to get a complaint.
do not need visible signs of abuse to report. Can be reported psychological abuse, even when there is physical abuse.
The complaint may be filed by the victim or his family.
In the case that the injured are children or adolescents, the complaint may be filed by anyone who knows the facts.
Help Hotline Child Violence: 100
Help Hotline Family Violence: 0-800-16-800
, 51.2% know that there is a law against domestic violence.
The 82.2% of respondents knew someone who had been mistreated in the past year.
28.3% indicated that the couple was deceived reason justifying physical abuse on his part. 77.3%
noted that institutions that receive complaints of family violence do not pay adequate attention.
Source: Statistics and Informatics Institute (INEI)
Women's Emergency Centers-CEM are public services, specialized care and advocacy for victims of family violence or sexual violence. Provide legal, social guidance, counseling and legal defense for free. Currently there are 42 national CMS and are located in 22 departments and the constitutional province of Callao.
From January 2002 to December 2005 116 763 have been met, people affected by family violence and / or sexual abuse at the 42 CEM. These people have been 939.624 specialist work on admission services, legal, and social psychology.
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