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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or social background, and is not limited to acts of physical violence. It also includes a series of abusive behaviors such as psychological, sexual, emotional, verbal, or economic/patrimonial violence. Domestic violence is a way to assert power and control over someone. It’s never the victim's fault. Some victims experience several incidents before they feel able to report their problem. Read more to find out what to do and seek help if you need it.
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If I am a survivor of violence, where can I go?If you are at risk for any situation of violence you can: Call 911 or 1800 DELITO (335486) option 4, and approach the nearest Community Police Unit (UPC). If the aggression is not happening presently but you need help, some institutions such as the Triunfadora Foundation can provide you with psychological, social, and legal services.
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What can I do if my partner physically assaults me?You can file a complaint at the Public Prosecutor's Office in the Violence Against Women Unit. You can do that in two ways: Approach the Prosecutor's Office to file the complaint Put the complaint online through this link Once you file the complaint, a process is initiated, giving course to the investigations, with the possibility of issuing protection measures.
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How can I prove that there is psychological violence within my relationship?Keeping backups of chat conversations or recordings where aggressions, insults, and offenses take place, is a great evidentiary tool. Testimonies also help during the course of the trial.
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If my partner assaults me, can that violence also affect my children?Yes. Domestic violence affects all family members within the inner circle. It may seem that they are not affected because they receive the attacks indirectly. However, as witnesses, emotional discomfort such as isolation, low self-esteem, depression traits, increased aggressiveness, and repetition of patterns of violence, are some of its consequences.
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What can I do if I know someone who experiences violence and still does not recognize it as such, does not want to separate from the person who attacks them, or does not want to report it?You can show your solidarity and support, and listen to that person who will surely need it. Be supportive, non-judgmental, and listen Encourage social interactions outside of the relationship Help them develop a safety plan Encourage reaching out for help
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