Aumentan un 32 % los menores reconocidos como víctimas de la violencia de género en 2023

The 2023 statistics reveal a concerning rise in gender-based violence, marked by significant increases in victims, particularly women, and their child witnesses. This upward trend highlights an escalating crisis that demands urgent attention, as the prevalence of these crimes continues to grow year over year. The data underscores the severity of the issue, showing that gender-based violence far exceeds general domestic violence in scale, with female victims outnumbering general domestic violence victims by a wide margin. Crucially, the impact extends beyond the immediate victims to children, who are increasingly registered as indirect victims of this violence. The substantial increase in minors affected illustrates the intergenerational trauma and the pervasive nature of abuse within the family unit. This highlights a critical social implication: the protection measures must not only address the adult victims but also consider the welfare and long-term stability of the children exposed to such hostile environments. This article is relevant to open data because it demonstrates how official statistical agencies like the INE compile, analyze, and publish granular datasets on social harms. By making this information publicly accessible, it enables researchers, policymakers, and civil society to monitor trends, evaluate the effectiveness of legal measures, and advocate for evidence-based interventions. Transparent access to such detailed records is essential for accountability and for driving informed public debate on combating violence.

Source: cope.es
Published on 2024-05-18

Andrea Mazzarino, Author At Countercurrents »

Datos Abiertos (Open data)

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