Gender violence in the Dominican Republic: women report it and the danger increases

In the Dominican Republic, an increase in danger is reported for women facing gender-based violence who attempt to seek help. Macier Guerra Valenzuela highlights the systemic dilemma faced by victims, stating that women are placed in a position where they face danger both when they report abuse and when they remain silent, creating a societal perception that the victim is always to blame.

The situation underscores the complex and perilous circumstances surrounding domestic abuse reporting in the country, affecting thousands of women who navigate a cycle of vulnerability regardless of whether they take action against their abusers.