In Spain, the VioGén system (Sistema de Seguimiento Integral en los casos de Violencia de Género) is a government‑run system designed to help protect people — mostly women — who have reported gender‑based violence(violencia de género). It isn’t an app you turn on, but a coordinated protection and monitoring system used by police and other authorities once a case is reported. sistemaviogen.ses.mir.es+1… Read More What the VioGén System Is
Allanamiento de morada (Trespass / Violation of the Home) 1. What Article 202 protects Article 202 protects the home (dwelling) as a fundamental legal interest, directly linked to Article 18.2 of the Spanish Constitution, which guarantees the inviolability of the home. Under Spanish law, a home (“morada”) is any place where a person lives privately, whether: 2. What conduct is a crime under Article… Read More Article 202 Spanish Criminal Code
When an abusive or controlling ex-partner files for divorce again — particularly long after you initiated proceedings — the behaviour often reflects patterns of coercive control, not genuine legal necessity. 1. Reasserting Dominance After Losing Control In coercive-control dynamics, the abuser’s identity relies heavily on their ability to dictate the emotional and practical landscape of the relationship.Your original… Read More Psychological and Emotional Perspective in the Context of Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse
Here’s a table of typical high‑risk perpetrator traits + how they may manifest “behind the scenes,” based on European/Spanish research. You can use this as a checklist or reference. Trait / Risk Factor How It Can Manifest (Behind the Scenes) Research Reference History of Childhood Violence / Witnessing Abuse Grew up in a home with violence,… Read More Typical high‑risk perpetrator traits
2. How this reflects on recent cases / data in Spain & Europe Spain Europe What this means in relation to a high score 3. Risk‑factors compared and what the data highlight Key risk factors that frequently show up in high‑risk cases: From the Spanish study on perpetrator typologies: There are different classes of abusers based… Read More What the score means in practice
In Spain, the system roughly equivalent to the UK’s DASH risk assessment is called VIOGEN (“Sistema de Seguimiento Integral en los casos de Violencia de Género” – Integral Monitoring System for Gender Violence). It is managed by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior and coordinated with police, courts, and social services. 1. Purpose of VIOGEN VIOGEN is used for all cases of… Read More VIOGEN: Domestic Violence Risk Assessment System in Spain
When a domestic violence survivor is considered high-risk, Spanish law allows courts and police to impose enhanced monitoring measures to prevent further abuse and ensure safety. These measures go beyond standard restraining orders. 1. Risk Assessment 2. Reporting Obligations 3. Electronic Monitoring 4. Police Supervision 5. Protective Benefits for Survivors 6. Implementation Bottom Line:In Spain, if a domestic… Read More Police and Court Monitoring in High-Risk Domestic Violence Cases (Spain)
Even after a divorce, survivors of abuse may require ongoing protection. Spanish law provides temporary legal tools to ensure safety, protect children, and prevent harassment. 1. Restraining Orders (Orden de Protección) 2. Custody and Visitation Protections 3. Housing Protections 4. Financial Safeguards 5. Communication and Harassment Restrictions 6. Police or Court Monitoring 7. How to Request… Read More Protective Measures After Divorce & in Domestic Violence Cases (Medidas Cautelares)
Protective measures are temporary legal actions designed to ensure the safety of victims and their children while legal proceedings, including divorce or criminal cases, are ongoing. These are often granted by the Juzgado de Violencia sobre la Mujer (Domestic Violence Court). 1. Types of Protective Measures a) Restraining Orders (Orden de Protección) b) Temporary Custody or Visitation Limits c) Removal from… Read More Protective Measures (Medidas Cautelares) in Spain
A step-by-step guide to help you understand what to expect, what documents to prepare, and what protective measures are available. Step 1: Seek Safety & Legal Support Key Tip: Keep your phone charged and communications secure; avoid confronting the abuser directly. Step 2: Gather Evidence Collect all documentation that demonstrates abuse or harassment: Tip: Organize evidence chronologically… Read More Survivor Roadmap: Divorce Through the Domestic Violence Court (Spain)
