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Domestic Violence in Uruguay?This forum post has messages dated from 04/06/10 through 11/30/11, please be sure to read all the messages. If you feel it is old or outdated, please follow up with a question or comment and someone may be able to update it, or reply with newer information if you have it.
| Domestic Violence in Uruguay? Definition according to the New World Encyclopedia:Domestic violence (also domestic abuse) is physical, sexual, economic, or psychological abuse directed towards one’s spouse, partner, or other family member within the household. Domestic violence occurs in all cultures; people of all races, ethnicities, religions, and social classes can be perpetrators of domestic violence. Domestic violence is perpetrated by, and on, both men and women, and occurs in same-sex and opposite-sex relationships. Occurring within the home, the place where people naturally expect to feel safe and loved, perpetrated by those who are part of one's family and thus the closest in heart, domestic violence is painful not just to the body and mind of the victim, but to their spirit, the very essence of their being. It violates the relationships of trust that are the foundation of human life, changing the family from the "school of love" to one teaching violence and abuse of others. Thus, it shakes the foundation of human society. A society of harmony, peace, and prosperity for all cannot include domestic violence. Excerpt from the 2009 annual report on Uruguay by the US Department of State: The Ministry of Interior reported 13, 712 cases of domestic violence during the year, up 10 percent from 2008. The law allows for sentences of six months to two years in prison for a person found guilty of committing an act of violence or making continued threats to cause bodily injury to persons related emotionally or legally to the perpetrator. Civil courts decided most of the domestic cases during the year. Judges in these cases often issued restraining orders, which were difficult to enforce. In many instances courts did not apply criminal penalties. The Montevideo municipal government funded a free nationwide hotline operated by trained NGO employees for victims of domestic violence. The Ministry of Social Development, INAU, and NGOs operated shelters in which abused women and their families could seek temporary refuge. Available Literature: "Shrouded in Silence: Domestic Violence in Uruguay" By Maria Traverso (05/01, En, Es) The book analyzes the results of a study on domestic violence in Uruguay. A public safety program carried out in that country included interventions to prevent family violence and care for its victims. Excerpts: "Establishing the extent of the problem was the first difficulty in designing the domestic violence component of the Uruguayan study, since no research was available based on a representative sample of the population. Studies that analyzed domestic violence were based on data from reports made by victims, and there was little awareness in the country about the magnitude or nature of the problem. The origin of these limitations lies in the fact that very few victims report their cases, and very few cases are detected if they are not reported. The low reporting rate found during preparation of Uruguayan program was attributed to women's reluctance to report the situation, and to insufficient training of the police. There was only one specialized police unit to help women abused by their partners. At the same time, entities where abused women usually seek medical attention or legal advice did not separate out cases of domestic violence as such. And care and recovery facilities for victims did not have the capacity to expand services, a potential problem if demand for these services were to increase as a result of public awareness campaigns. These constraints made it necessary to conduct a household survey based on a representative sampling in order to obtain the information needed to design the domestic violence component of the public safety program. The survey covered Uruguay's two main urban centers, Montevideo and Canelones, which account for nearly 60 percent of the population. The survey made it possible to estimate the extent of domestic violence, define its characteristics and the risk factors associated with it, and examine the attitudes toward it of both victims as well as society at large. The results were new and striking: over a period of one year, 46 percent of women married or living with a partner suffered some type of violence by their partners. Of these, 36 percent were either physically or sexually abused. This book presents the results of the study and survey in terms of documenting violence inflicted on women by their partners in Uruguay." |
| "All over the local news this weekend..."
One case every 34 minutes is the average number of reports of domestic violence in Uruguay. |
Comment #211/28/11 05:25Rural east Colonia departmento | "Domestic violence"
The FA government has done its best to address the problem. My local policlinico has flow charts posted and lots of info about how best to tackle the problems. |
| "Flow Charts"
Flow charts are a nice political tool... maybe a working tool, as well. But, has there been any actual change since they posted the flow charts?Expert Page: Quick Tips for Getting Settled in Uruguay |
| "Good signs."
The good thing is that the problem is not hidden anymore. There's no more violence now than there used to be. But now, women dare to report, the Police is being instructed on how to deal better with the cases, and there's more awareness in the society. So the first step to solve the problem, to regcognize it, has been done. Some very urgent steps must be done now. In half of the crimes, the man had a restraint order issued by the Justice. The Police does not have the means to control restraint orders. Electronic devices should be used on these men, and a control system should be implemented. |
| ""recognition""
Indeed...recognizing this is a very serious issue is critical. When I first brought it up quite sometime ago, I got bashed by certain members of this forum.I'm glad this is no longer the case. |
| "Bashing."
Dan, our pasts (and boring) discussions were not on the existence of this problem, it was on your opinions about it, and it also was about the fact that you only post when there is something bad to point about Uruguay, which is odd. I mean, Uruguay certainly have a lot of problems, but the country (us) does not deserve such a negative view either. But I'm aware I won't change your personal view about us, that's not my intention. What I would kindly ask you is to de-personilize the discussions. I don't have to answer to your particular and extrange anymosity against me each time I post in a thread you participate in. Each time I put my opinion about a matter you have previously put your opinion about, you don't answer my opinion but myself. I don't really care about you, why would you care about me? Last time you even insulted me! Please, step forward from your resentments, Dan. It's nonsense to have all that rancor about someone you don't even know. |
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| "bashing"
So, Alberto...when you say that I "...only post when there is something bad to point about Uruguay, which is odd." this is NOT bashing to you? This is not antagonistic to you? What are you suggesting by saying my posts are "odd"? That I have some kind of "hidden agenda"? Not only are you obviously bashing me but you are also personalizing (ironically, something you also accuse me of), generalizing and being patently unfair. If anyone wants to check, I have posted about all kinds of topics over the years. But by the way, what are you? Some kind of self-appointed forum police? You now keep track of what percentage of "positive" vs. "negative" topics people post here?You say: "...the country (us) does not deserve such a negative view." There is absolutely NOTHING "negative" about stating true, accurate and verifyable FACTS. In my view, it's a GOOD thing to RECOGNIZE problems when problems exist, in any society. And, it's even better when people decide to DEAL with them. It's when these problems are minimized or ignored that things get worse. Your past posts in reaction to my bringing up some of these problems and issues Uruguayan society is facing --such as domestic violence-- were very much like what I'm getting from you even today: you accuse me of being "negative". It seems to me that it's people like you who are part of the problem... You say: "...I don't have to answer to your particular and extrange anymosity against me each time I post in a thread you participate in." My question to you is: Then, why do you??? I don't need to justify what I post in this forum to you. But I do believe I have every right to post anything I choose, withing forum rules and protocols. And you have every right to believe I am being "negative" or whatever. So let's just move on. OK? |
| "Already done it."
I've already moved on from discussing you a long time ago. I would be happy if you don't come back with allusions about "certain members" each time you participate. It's really wierd. |
| "The most important members...."
The most important members.... are the ones that just read! Let's not forget about them!Now, back to the issues of domestic violence in Uruguay... how does it differ from the city to the rural areas and how is the police response different? Expert Page: Quick Tips for Getting Settled in Uruguay |
| "police response"
Glen, I think the issue of domestic violence in Uruguay has become more visible in recent years, from what I can tell from press reports. For whatever reason, the powers that be are paying closer attention to the plight of women, especially the victims and their children. I don't want to sound cynical, but politicians are politicians and, therefore, it would not be too farfetched to say that they may be looking at the next election... and women are 50+ percent of the voting population. On the other hand, exposing the general public to what's really going on means people are becoming more informed and educated about this issue. And this can only be a good thing!!!Now, as far as the police response to domestic violence is concerned, I really couldn't say. I know they (and others?) are taking the reports... I mean, otherwise, we wouldn't know the fact that every 34 minutes on average there's a new report being made, would we? But are the police and the Justice system actually sending some of the abusers to jail? I'd like to know. |
Comment #1211/29/11 06:41Rural east Colonia departmento | "Flow charts."
"Flow charts are a nice political tool... maybe a working tool, as well. But, has there been any actual change since they posted the flow charts?"The charts I see posted in my local policlinico and hospital seem to me to be both practical and helpful for all concerned. They offer information and advice to victims and to medicos by suggesting the appropriate responses to particular situations as well as informing both about who they should see for intervention and help under particular circumstances. They seem to be more about providing timely remedies to particular situations rather than the northern approach of imprisoning lots of people in the vain hope that locking them up will somehow remedy a widespread problem which is common to most societies. In my view, the best approach for lessening the impact of such problems is to get them out into the open to allow hearts and minds to be changed and as I see it, this is what the previous FA government did. I'm not usually a fan of the FA but ISTM that in this case they took a sensible approach to a difficult problem. |
| "Changing hearts and minds"
Hi Patrick. I'm sure changing hearts and minds is the main goal. I assume significant progress can be made to achieve this goal by educating the public through prevention programs of all sorts. I've never seen the so called "flow charts" (I don't live in ROU year-round) but I'm guessing they're part of an official strategy to combat domestic violence, which I hope is successful. From what I read, domestic violence in general is indeed a problem that exists in most societies, though in varying degrees. For instance, the State of Connecticut (pop. 3.5 million) does not have the same levels of domestic violence that Uruguay has. In addition, gender-specific domestic violence such as violence against women seems to be more prevalent in male dominated societies, such as is the case of Uruguay. As far as the enforcement of laws that address this issue, I suspect it depends on what these laws actually say and how a judge interprets them and applies them, given the specific circumstances of each case and the resources available to that particular judge. I don't know much about law, but it seems to me that there are cases where common sense should prevail. As far as I'm concerned, a person who has physically assaulted/abused his/her spouse/partner should be a good candidate to be removed from the home and placed in a rehab facility or jail, depending on the circumstances. |
Comment #1411/29/11 18:28Rural east Colonia departmento | "Battered spouses"
Many of society's ills seem to take turns in becoming "popularised." In the UK battered spouses were much in the news and thus much more reported and studied during the early 1990s but major panics about child abuse have mostly replaced it now... even to the extent of paediatricians being fire bombed by angry mobs of illiterate people and adults avoiding children altogether. Spain went through a period of much publicised spouse-abuse during the early 2000s.I'm not expert in the field but it seems to me that efforts are being made in the right direction. |
| "the power of the media"
In democracies such as the UK, the US and Uruguay, the media can and often does become a mirror where people can literally see themselves, in real time, and 24/7. This is especially true with regard to TV and the internet. Even when serious issues --previously invisible-- are exposed and explored in the media for a figurative "15 seconds", sometimes, this is enough to "move" people in the right direction and bring about lasting, positive change. Domestic violence, among other issues, has been a fact of life in Uruguay for a long time. But there was no focus on it. It was "invisible" until relatively recently. Maybe because there were other issues that were more pressing, like the economy. People were more concerned about how to make ends meet than anything else. In recent years, however, the country has seen unprecedented, significant economic growth. Unemployment is at a historic low. According to CEPAL, Uruguay is now the country with the lowest level of poverty in the region, ahead of Chile and Argentina. Perhaps these changes have created a new context in which people can re-direct their attention to social issues that need to be addressed, like domestic violence, etc. |
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