Use of technological devices and (re)victimization in gender-based crimes in SpainA qualitative study on professionals’ perceptions

  1. Sainz de Baranda Andujar, Clara 1
  2. De Lamo Velado , Irene 1
  3. Nieto Rojas, Patricia 1
  1. 1 Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03ths8210

Journal:
Sociología y tecnociencia: Revista digital de sociología del sistema tecnocientífico

ISSN: 1989-8487

Year of publication: 2022

Issue Title: Challenges and defiances of gender violence and new technologies; i-xi

Volume: 12

Issue: 1

Type: Article

DOI: 10.24197/ST.1.2022.56-72 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

In Spain, compliance with protection orders in gender-based violence crimes are sometimes monitored with electronic devices. The objective of this paper is to analyze the use of electronic devices from the perspective of professionals involved in the assistance of victims.  Method: We have carried out in-depth interviews with professionals in the gender-based violence sector in the region of Madrid. In particular, 59 workers (n=59), such as lawyers, social workers, psychologist, police officers, etc., have been interviewed. Results:  From the perspective of the professionals electronic devices do not contribute to the well-being of the victims, but revictimizes survivors who wear the device. Moreover, these devices might be counterproductive because they could reduce the fear of crime but does not decrease real vulnerability.

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