Concept selected: Gender violence

Definition

This physical or mental violence against a woman by a man who is or was her spouse or was associated with her through an equivalent sentimental relationship, even if there is no cohabitation. Also, according to point 4 of Article 1 of Organic Law 1/2004, on Comprehensive Protection Measures against Gender Violence, added by Organic Law 8/2021, on the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents against violence, it includes violence perpetrated by these men against their family members or close relatives who are minors, with the aim of causing harm or damage to women.

Source

Domestic Violence and Gender Violence. Methodology

Topic

• Security and Justice

Statistical operations (links to the Inventory of Statistical Operations)

• 30468 - Domestic Violence and Gender Violence

Concepts associated

• Domestic Violence
• Domestic violence or gender violence victim
• Relationship of the victim with the accused in cases of gender violence