The number of 'preventive cautionary decisions' by the police in combating violence against women increased by 72 percent

Security General Directorate (EGM) Public Security Department of the Family and Women Against Violence Crime Branch Deputy Director Dr. Sibel Özdemir said that in the fight against violence against women, the "protective measure" decisions taken by the police this year increased by 45 percent compared to last year, and the "preventive measure" decisions increased by 72 percent.

"International Day Against Violence Against Women on November 25" covered in statements to the AA correspondent Ozdemir, the history of almost every period for experienced women and violence occurring in the family, as well as all over the world and in Turkey society "bleeding wound," he said.

Stating that this is one of the issues to be fought and prevented, Özdemir said, "For this purpose, as the General Directorate of Security under the coordination of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, we act with the thought of 'what more can we do' by increasing our effectiveness every day in combating violence against women and preventing all kinds of violence. We are working hard to protect victim women in the most effective way and to increase the capacity to combat violence, which is a recurring cycle. " he spoke.

1005 office supervisors were established, applications made easy

Referring to the activities carried out to inform the victims of violence or who are likely to be, Özdemir said that 1005 "Combating Violence Against Family and Women Bureau" has been established in provinces and districts in order to enable women who are victims of violence to apply more easily, and specialized personnel who receive training in this field in the offices. He stated that he was assigned.

Reminding the importance of the rapid functioning of the notification mechanism so that the victims can be reached and protected as soon as possible, Özdemir said that the Women's Emergency Support Application (KADES) was launched on March 24, 2018:

"To date, 620 thousand 829 people have downloaded KADES and registered. 48 thousand 600 women who have been subjected to violence or who are likely to be subjected to violence have made a report using KADES. The application aims to minimize the period of notice and intervention to the notification.

The basic logic of KADES is that victims who do not have the opportunity to call and inform in case of danger of violence and have no time can request help with location information at the touch of a button. The response time to the incident is shortened by sending the closest team to the location information of the emergency call center where the notification was sent. In an average of 5 minutes, the team arrives at the scene. We receive feedback that women who use KADES feel more secure. "

Reminding that law enforcement officers have the authority to give preventive and protective measures within the scope of the Law No. 6284 on the "Protection of Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women" in order to prevent violence against women and prevent its repetition, Özdemir emphasized that it is also important to use these powers in combating the problem.

Özdemir said, "With this awareness, there has been an increase of 45 percent in 'protective measures' decisions compared to last year, and a 72 percent increase in 'preventive measures' decisions." said.

Emphasizing that women who are subjected to violence are always with them, Özdemir said, "I want women who are victims of violence to ask for help without hesitation through KADES or emergency call lines and to know that the perpetrator will be punished and taken under protection." used the expressions.

Protective and preventive cautionary decisions

"Preventive measure decision" refers to the decision regarding the measures to be ruled by the authorities specified in the law regarding the person who perpetrates or is in danger of applying violence, and the "protective caution decision" is about the measures to be ruled on the person protected by the nature of the event.