In recent times have provided
new ways to combat violence on women, for example by creating new
agencies or support services.
Almost all these measures are
part of the comprehensive protection measures against gender violence adopted
by the Organic Act of 2004.
Phone 016
Currently there is a
telephone help line exclusive to the victims of gender violence. This phone is 016 and
operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Through it provides
information, advice and assistance to these Its operation was launched on
August 1, 2007 as one of the measures for comprehensive protection.
Service tele-asistencia
Moreover, victims who are
granted this protection order also gives the need for a service
tele-asistencia which is based on the use of mobile phone.
Through technological means the victim will be in contact throughout
the day with a heart that if necessary activate all mechanisms necessary
for its protection.
Special
Delegation of government
This body was created in 2005
and ultimately depends on the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Among its functions is to
propose to the Executive policies needed to combat gender-based violence.
It is also the body responsible for monitoring the implementation of
plans put in place. On the other hand, must work with the Regional
Authorities to discuss the specific situation facing each of them.
Observatory
State Violence on Women
It was created in 2006. It depends on the Special
Delegation of government against Gender Violence and turn to the Ministry of
Labor and Social Affairs.
It is primarily responsible for obtaining and studying the data provided
by all administrations and public bodies. The analysis of the data should be
used as a measure of advice for future government's plans.
Other
resources
Other resources provided by
the government to combat violence against women are as follows:
· Courts of Violence
on Women to deal only with cases of violence against women.
·
Teams specialized in dealing with these
situations within the Corps of State Security.
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