In Spain, the highest “alert” or risk level for domestic / gender-based violence under the law is termed “extreme risk”(«riesgo extremo») in the VioGén system. Wikipedia+1
Here are some details to explain how it works:
What is VioGén and the risk levels
- VioGén (Sistema de Seguimiento Integral en los casos de Violencia de Género) is a system used by Spanish police and other authorities to assess how likely a victim is to suffer repeat violence from an abuser. Wikipedia+1
- It uses a questionnaire / assessment (including questions like whether weapons are involved, history of abuse, separation, mental health of the aggressor, etc.) to assign a risk level. Wikipedia+1
The risk levels
The system classes include:
| Level | Spanish term | Implications / what authorities do |
|---|---|---|
| Negligible / No risk | Riesgo negligible / sin riesgo | Minimal intervention; usual checks. Wikipedia+1 |
| Low risk | Riesgo bajo | More monitoring; might get some preventive help. Wikipedia+1 |
| Medium risk | Riesgo medio | More frequent check-ins, closer oversight. Wikipedia+2PMC+2 |
| High risk | Riesgo alto | Significant protective measures, maybe police patrols near home, or restrictions. Wikipedia+1 |
| Extreme risk | Riesgo extremo | This is the top alert. Very serious — it triggers the maximum possible protections under the system: more frequent monitoring, possibly GPS tracking, urgent and stricter restraining orders, immediate police intervention. Wikipedia+1 |
