Regional Authorities Address Failures in Anti-Violence Bracelets Protecting Victims in Murcia
Murcia's Regional Advisory Council convenes to address malfunctions in anti-violence bracelets affecting 35 female victims and boosts support services amid safety concerns.
- • An extraordinary Regional Advisory Council meeting addressed failures in anti-violence bracelets used by women victims in Murcia.
- • 35 women reported malfunctions in bracelets leading to verbal and physical assaults due to geolocation failures.
- • The regional government is enhancing legal, psychological support, and monitoring of incidents for affected victims.
- • In September, 1,897 women received assistance from CAVIS, with 291 first-time users and 1,249 related emergency calls to 112.
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On October 13, 2025, the Regional Advisory Council against Violence towards Women in Murcia held an extraordinary meeting to tackle the reported failures in anti-violence bracelets designed to protect female victims of gender-based violence. The Ministry of Social Policy, Families, and Equality convened the session, presided by Conchita Ruiz, to assess the impact of malfunctions in these devices which have compromised victim safety.
According to data presented from Centers for Assistance to Victims of Gender Violence (CAVIS), 35 women experienced issues with the bracelets, including geolocation errors that prevented timely alerts about aggressors' proximity. These technical failures led to both verbal and physical assaults on the victims. Ruiz emphasized the urgent need to strengthen coordination among specialized agents such as security forces, legal professionals, and social workers to mitigate these risks.
The regional government is actively monitoring incidents linked to the faulty devices and has increased support services for affected women, including enhanced legal and psychological assistance. In September alone, CAVIS assisted 1,897 women—with 291 first-time users—while the emergency number 112 received 1,249 gender violence-related calls.
This meeting reflects the administration's commitment to improving protection mechanisms for gender violence victims amid concerns raised about the effectiveness of current anti-violence technology. Ruiz noted that collaboration and comprehensive care are critical to safeguarding vulnerable women and preventing further harm.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.