When authorities evaluate whether a survivor is at high risk, they use standardized tools to measure the likelihood of serious harm, repeated abuse, or escalation. Two commonly used tools are: 1. VPR – Valoración de Riesgo Policial (Police Risk Assessment) Purpose: Used by police officers to assess the immediate risk to victims of domestic violence. Application: Conducted at the… Read More Risk Assessment in Domestic Violence Cases in Spain

Unreported gender‑based violence (GBV) is a significant issue in Spain, as in many countries. The official statistics capture only cases that are formally reported to authorities, but research indicates that a large portion of violence goes unreported. Here’s what we know: 🔹 Prevalence of unreported violence ~70% of women who experienced partner or ex‑partner violence had never reported it… Read More Unreported gender‑based violence (GBV)