This week, Herencia has taken an important institutional step in the area of security and social protection by signing an agreement to join the VioGén system, a tool from the Ministry of the Interior aimed at the comprehensive monitoring of gender-based violence cases. The agreement was signed during a Local Security Board meeting held at the Town Hall, coinciding with events for the International Women’s Day, where the municipality has focused on initiatives for awareness, prevention, and support for victims.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Government Subdelegate in Ciudad Real, David Broceño, and the Mayor of Herencia, Sergio García-Navas, and aimed to formalize the municipality’s entry into a system designed to enhance coordination among administrations and law enforcement agencies to provide a quicker and more efficient response in risky situations.
Changes with VioGén: Enhanced Coordination and Network Monitoring
VioGén — which stands for Comprehensive Monitoring System for Cases of Gender-Based Violence — is a police platform that allows the sharing of information, evaluation of risk levels, and coordination of protective measures in active cases, connecting different agencies and administrations when a report is made or a situation is under monitoring. The clear aim is to ensure that protection doesn’t rely on isolated compartments, and that responses are coherent, continuous, and tailored to each case.
In practice, the municipality’s adhesion with the Local Police will strengthen this protective network. As explained during the signing, the agreement will allow for closer coordination between the Civil Guard and the Local Police, improving prevention, monitoring, and protection mechanisms.
Local Police: Specialized Training and Enhanced Surveillance
One of the most concrete aspects announced following the adhesion is that Local Police officers are already receiving specialized training to begin working within this unit and take on tasks related to monitoring and protection under the system. The goal is for the Local Police, due to their proximity and capacity for immediate response in the municipality, to enhance surveillance and support the protection of women at risk and their children.
Although VioGén is not a “magic solution” — as gender-based violence is a complex issue requiring prevention, resources, justice, and support — it is a tool aimed at improving operational coordination and avoiding communication failures between institutions, one of the critical points in any protection system.
Institutional Messages: “Being Closer” to Those in Need
During the event, Government Subdelegate David Broceño emphasized the significance of the adhesion for what it represents in terms of institutional collaboration and the improvement of prevention and protection mechanisms, stressing the role of coordination among security forces.
Meanwhile, Mayor Sergio García-Navas highlighted the work done to reach this agreement, particularly emphasizing the involvement of the Women’s Center and the Local Police. In his remarks, he stated that the adhesion will allow them to “be closer to the women who are struggling,” thanks to the support of state resources and institutional cooperation to help individuals escape dangerous situations.
Addressing the public, the Town Council wanted to reinforce its firm commitment to fighting against gender-based violence, sending a clear message: the women in the municipality are not alone.
An Event with Wide Institutional Representation
The Local Security Board meeting and the signing of the agreement were also attended by the provincial delegate for Finance, Public Administrations, and Digital Transformation, Inmaculada Jiménez Serrano, as well as representatives from the State Security Forces, councilors for Civic Security and Equality, members of the Unit Against Violence, and officers from the Women’s Center in the municipality.
Beyond the institutional format, the signing photo conveys a deeper message: gender-based violence demands a coordinated response, and joining VioGén aims to strengthen this joint effort, integrating the Local Police into a monitoring system that seeks to be swifter in protection and more efficient in information management.
Help Resources: Information and Specialized Support
In cases of violence against women, in addition to calling 112 in an emergency, there is a state service, 016, which is free and confidential, and offers support via WhatsApp and online channels. This service provides information, legal advice, and immediate psychosocial support from specialized personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Herencia to join the VioGén system?
It means that the municipality will integrate into the Ministry of the Interior’s system to enhance coordination, monitoring, and protection of gender-based violence cases, sharing information among institutions and law enforcement agencies.
What role will the Local Police of Herencia have after joining VioGén?
The Local Police will be able to strengthen monitoring and surveillance in coordination with the Civil Guard. According to announcements, officers are already receiving specialized training to work in this unit.
What is the VioGén system and what is its purpose?
It is a state tool that allows for the management of active cases, assesses risk, and coordinates protective measures, facilitating joint work among security forces and administrations.
Where can a victim or a concerned individual call for help or information?
In an emergency, call 112. For information and specialized advice, contact 016 (also available via WhatsApp at 600 000 016 and other official channels).
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