Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism
Published On Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM
Spain's government has announced a significant overhaul to its VioGén program, which uses an algorithm to predict the risk of domestic violence repeat victims. Previous investigations highlighted flaws in the system, with police heavily relying on it, resulting in some victims classified as low risk later experiencing serious harm. The updated version, VioGén 2, will eliminate the option to classify women as facing no risk and will require more detailed input from police to improve accuracy. The changes aim to enhance collaboration among agencies and provide more personalized protection plans for victims.
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The reform of the VioGén program could lead to an increased demand for technologies and services focused on improving safety measures and data analytics in law enforcement. Companies offering software solutions for domestic violence prevention and protection services might see a positive trend as a result of heightened awareness and systemic improvements.
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