This Wednesday, the Local Coordination Table on Gender Violence was held at the City Council of Mazarrón, which was attended by the Mayor of Mazarrón, Alicia Jiménez.
During the meeting, a quantitative analysis of new files was carried out at the Center for Attention to Women Victims of Gender-based Violence (CAVI), as well as the new psychological services for minors (SAPMEX) and Care for Women Victims of Violence against Women. Harassment and Sexual Abuse (CAVAX).
The table, formed by Social Services staff, CAVI, educational agents, health personnel and security forces, has reflected and put in common the services currently provided in the municipality with the aim of reducing the number of cases of gender violence .
Throughout this year, 55 new cases of gender violence have been registered in the CAVI de Mazarrón office.
Of these, 31 cases have been reported to have suffered physical abuse and in 21 complaints have been filed, with 11 cases of protection orders.
36 of the new cases correspond to women of Spanish nationality, being the rest of other nationalities diverse.
Currently, there are 63 women in Mazarrón with a protection order.
Its follow-up is coordinated with the Civil Guard.
Five children have been referred to the Psychological Care Service for Minors (SAPMEX) and another 5 mothers for psychological counseling.
New service for victims of sexual harassment
Through the General Directorate of Women, the City of Mazarrón offers a new service that is provided from the Center for Attention to Women Victims of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (CAVAX).
This new service is provided from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with the telephone number 968221900, in addition to the 112.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón