The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Cantabria has joined the network of Violeta Points, an initiative promoted by the Government of Spain to promote safe spaces and attention to gender violence. The two headquarters of the INSS in Santander, located in Calvo Sotelo Street and in Nueva Montaña, have been authorized as new reference points for information, awareness and accompaniment to victims.
The government delegate in Cantabria, Eugenia Gómez de Diego, presented this Friday the initiative together with the provincial director of the INSS, Eva Suárez, and the head of the Coordination Unit against Violence against Women, Diana Mirones. During the event, they highlighted the commitment of the General Administration of the State in the fight against all forms of male violence.
About thirty INSS workers have received specific training in gender violence and sexual harassment, with special attention to new forms of violence: economic, sexual, vicarious and cyberbullying. "The goal is to provide staff with tools to detect possible cases, offer active listening and refer victims to specialized resources," explained Gómez de Diego.
According to the delegate, in Cantabria there are currently 1,501 women included in the VIOGEN system, "a figure that reflects the magnitude of the problem and the need to continue expanding the institutional support network." In this regard, Gómez de Diego has stressed the importance of filing a complaint and seeking professional support: “Getting out of the cycle of violence is possible, but it is essential not to do it alone. There are specialized professionals who accompany each step of the process.”
It is recalled that the phone 016 offers free, confidential and available 24 hours a day care, without leaving a trace on the bill.
With this incorporation, the Government Delegation continues to extend the network of Violeta Points in Cantabria, in which the eight offices of SEPE, the University of Cantabria and various local entities already participate. The strategy seeks to raise awareness among public employees, increase awareness of the phenomenon of gender-based violence and contribute to more humane, empathetic and effective care for victims.