Chile has one of the lowest femicide rates in Latin America (0.5 per 100,000 inhabitants). This study, which includes the participation of Teresita Rocha-Jiménez and is based on data from the National Women's Service and Gender Equity (SernamEG) between 2008 and 2022, explores the dynamics between reports of domestic violence (DV) and precautionary measures in cases of intimate femicide.
The analysis reveals that 69.2% of intimate femicide victims in Chile did not report domestic violence, preventing the activation of state protection systems. Additionally, ending an intimate relationship significantly increases the likelihood of filing a DV report and obtaining a preventive measure. However, even women who access these measures are not always protected, underscoring the need to review how these legal tools are determined, implemented, and monitored.
The conclusions emphasize the importance of focusing preventive actions on women in ongoing intimate relationships, improving institutional coordination, and targeting efforts toward women aged 20 to 49.
You can read the full study at this link
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