Escuela Defensorial | NORMAS Y PROTOCOLOS DE LA ATENCIÓN INTEGRAL DE LA VIOLENCIA DE GÉNERO

Understanding Domestic Violence as a Public Health Issue

The Legal Framework Surrounding Domestic Violence

• Domestic violence is recognized as a public health issue, as stated in Article 31 of the Organic Health Law. The state's obligation focuses on prevention, sanctioning, and eradicating gender-based violence.

• Gender violence stems from various triggering factors that may lead to future judicial cases. Key triggers include witnessing aggression at home, high tension levels, alcohol abuse, and cultural norms that normalize violence.

• Understanding these triggering factors is crucial for anticipating future domestic violence cases that will require legal intervention through specialized judicial units.

Role of Legal Professionals in Addressing Domestic Violence

• Legal professionals—whether public defenders or private attorneys—must be well-versed in the regulatory framework to effectively support victims of gender-based violence.