It is the violence that a man has on a woman with which he has maintained some sort of emotional connection, though it has never ended and there coexistence. This concept is reserved for cases where the man is the aggressor and the victim women.

There is another more general term, the domestic violence that is applied to all cases of aggression produced at the household of whom come from.

What to do

The first step if they suffer some kind of physical or sexual assault is to ask help from the police or Civil Guard and bring the complaint. This should be done whenever there is an attack.

You might also ask for help by dialing 016. This is a telephone help line under the Ministry which will be operational at any time of day.

You can also go to various agencies specializing in these issues as the Institute for Women, Social Services and various women's associations will also offer their assistance.

Request for protection

In addition to lodge a complaint, you can request a protective order. It is possible deal over the bodies of State Security, in the court or in any of the government agencies involved in aid of the victims of gender violence.

Once applied, Judge Guard calls on both parties immediately to appear as separate. If necessary, approved the protective order that sets in motion various mechanisms.

Protective Order

If granted the protective order, initiated a series of measures in favor of the victim such as:

·  Measures of social welfare: government agencies handled the request of all social assistance to those eligible as appropriate.

·  Legal protection measures such as the withdrawal of custody and visiting arrangements for the children and the aggressor granting alimony and the occupation of the residence of the victim.

·  Physical protection measures: restraining order, detention, etc.

Legislation

The Organic Law 1 / 2004 of December 28, regulates the rights of victims, the creation of new agencies, educational campaigns and advertising and everything related to the fight against gender violence.

The Administration has a duty to properly inform the women about solutions to the eligible, the resources they can apply and what steps must be followed to improve the situation.

Rights of women victims of gender violence

All women who have been victims of such violence wield the following rights under the Act 1 / 2004:

·  Right to hold throughout the process both judicial and administrative them free legal assistance.

·  The right to receive social assistance that meets both its overall labor needs as a family and economic reasons.

·  Right to Request reducing their working hours, transfer or whether his contract expires to receive an unemployment benefit.

·  The right to receive a pension economic depending on their income level.

·  Right to request housing.

Remarks

In 2006, 68 women were killed by their partners or couples victims of violence macho. According to surveys conducted by the Institute for Women 9.6% of Spanish women are technically battered, but only 3% say for itself it is.