Catalonia analysis of 2016 statistical data on gender violence
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Key findings:
Complaints for gender violence and black numbers: The average rate of complaints in Catalonia is lower than the state average: 51.10 complaints per 10,000 women. The maximum rate of complaints, since 2002, occurred in 2008.
Resignations: The percentage of resignations, or waivers of the process, in Catalonia was 12.58%.
Orders and protective measures: In 27.66% of complaints in Catalonia, requests for order and protection measures were requested. Only 42.62% of requests were approved, with Barcelona and Girona accepting the fewest requests.
Convictions: In Catalonia, a conviction was handed down in 18.83% of the complaints.
Violations of restraining measures and prohibition of communication: There was a significant increase in the number of violations of protection measures in 2016.