Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful fathers who put their children first. To the ones who show up, stay consistent, and lead with love, patience, and care — today is for you. Being a father is not just about presence, but about responsibility, effort, and heart. Respect to those who do it well. And… Read More Happy Fathers Day
In situations involving ongoing conflict, harassment, or repeated unwanted communication, it is advisable to retain records of all relevant interactions. 1. Purpose of retaining records The preservation of communications is not intended to escalate or prolong conflict, but to ensure that accurate information is available should it be required for future reference, including legal or… Read More Preservation of Communications and Evidence in Cases of Harassment or Unwanted Contact
When dealing with ongoing conflict or harassment from relatives or former partners, keeping a record of communications can be very important for future protection and legal clarity. 🧾 1. Evidence matters more than memory In stressful situations, memories can become unclear or disputed. Written records provide: This helps avoid “he said / she said” situations.… Read More Why it’s important to keep records of harassment or unwanted communication
Family harassment in Spain is taken seriously under both criminal law and police protection systems (including VioGén when relevant). It can apply even if there is no physical violence. Here’s a clear breakdown: 👨👩👧 What counts as family harassment? Family or “domestic” harassment can include behaviour from: It usually involves repeated unwanted behaviour that creates fear, distress,… Read More What counts as family harassment?
In Spain, police can intervene immediately (sometimes within minutes) if there is any indication of current risk, escalation, or potential breach of safety, especially in domestic violence or harassment-related contexts. Here’s what typically triggers immediate police action: 🚨 1. Active or imminent threat Police respond immediately if there is: 🏠 2. Someone approaching protected spaces Even after an order… Read More Someone approaching protected spaces
Here’s how police in Spain typically assess ongoing risk after long-term domestic violence or harassment cases(including cases that have been through restraining orders and may be in or out of VioGén monitoring). 🟡 1. Risk is not based on time — it’s based on behaviour patterns Police and risk assessors do not use a “time passed =… Read More Structured risk assessment tools (VPR / VPER)
Here’s a clear, practical explanation of what can still count as harassment, stalking, or indirect contact in Spain after a restraining order has expired. Even when an order ends, certain behaviours can still be treated as new offences under Spanish law if they are unwanted, repeated, or cause distress. 🚨 1. Harassment (acoso) This is repeated behaviour that disturbs… Read More Harassment (acoso)
What may still continue Even after the order ends, there can still be ongoing protections depending on your case history: 1. Police risk monitoring (VioGén) 2. Informal police awareness / local records 3. Emergency response protection 🔵 What is important to understand 🧠 Simple way to think about it
The VioGén system in Spain does not have a fixed “time limit” that applies equally to everyone. It works differently depending on the risk level and ongoing circumstances of the case. Here’s the clear, factual breakdown: 🟣 What VioGén actually is VioGén is a police risk monitoring system that tracks reported cases of gender-based violence and continuously updates risk… Read More 🟣 What VioGén actually is
I have been reassured by local authorities that I can access support and protection while I remain in this area, and that appropriate systems are in place to respond to risk where necessary. That reassurance has been an important part of why I have chosen stability and continuity in my life rather than displacement or… Read More Ongoing Protection
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 