Domestic violence in Colombia

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This article is about Domestic violence in Columbia. For other related topics, see Outline of domestic violence.

Although prohibited by law, domestic violence in Colombia is a serious problem.^[1] Judicial authorities may remove an abuser from the household and require therapy or re-education.^[1] The law provides prison time if the abuser causes grave harm or the abuse is recurrent; however, provisions for fines are not applied.^[1]

Extent

The Institute for Legal Medicine and Forensic Science reported approximately 33,000 cases of domestic violence against women during 2006.^[1] It noted that only a small percentage of cases were brought to its attention.^[1] The law stipulates that the government must provide victims of domestic violence with immediate protection from physical or psychological abuse.^[1] The ICBF provided safe houses and counseling for victims, but its services were dwarfed by the magnitude of the problem.^[1]

In addition to fulfilling traditional family counseling functions, ICBF family ombudsmen handled domestic violence cases.^[1] The Colombia Ombudsman's Office of Human Rights conducted regional training workshops to promote the application of domestic violence statutes.^[1]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Report on Human Rights Practices 2006: Colombia. United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (March 6, 2007). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Domestic violence in South America

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Domestic violence

Overview

Forms

Economic abuse	Financial abuse

Physical abuse	Acid throwing Bride burning Domestic violence and pregnancy Dowry death Honor killing Murder of pregnant women Sati

Psychological abuse	Bullying Control Embarrassment Emotional blackmail Gaslighting Intimidation Mind games Nagging Setting up to fail Silent treatment Superficial charm

Sexual abuse	Marital rape Sexual violence by intimate partners

Verbal abuse	Falsely accuse Humiliate

Combination	Abuse Battered person syndrome Birth control sabotage Bride-buying Common couple violence Cycle of abuse Elder abuse Power Reproductive coercion Stalking Traumatic bonding

Child related	Intergenerational cycle of violence Parental abuse by children Parental abuse of children Sibling abuse

Countries

Religion

Media

Documentaries	The Conspiracy of Silence Defending Our Lives Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America Silent Voices Sin by Silence

Films	American Tragedy Black and Blue Blinded Bordertown The Burning Bed Daughters Enough Looking for Angelina Once Were Warriors One Minute to Nine Provoked Sleeping with the Enemy Submission What's Love Got to Do with It

Publications	Contemporary Family Therapy Family Process Family Relations Journal of Family Issues Journal of Interpersonal Violence Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society Trauma, Violence, & Abuse Violence Against Women

Other	Battered woman defense Domestic violence court Feminist dominance in domestic violence discussions Domestic violence in lesbian relationships Men's rights in domestic violence Misandry Misogyny

Domestic violence in Colombia

Extent

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References