If you have suffered any episode of violence by your partner (including physical or psychological abuse, sexual violence, threats, coercion or deprivation of your freedom); you can access the rights established in the Organic Law 1/2004 against Gender Violence, AND IT DOESN'T MATTER YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
In fact, if you are in an irregular situation and you denounce NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU. for finding yourself in this irregular situation.
In addition, in the event that a protective measure is issued in your favor, you will be able to apply for a RESIDENCY. FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES for you and your minor children.
DON'T BE AFRAID!Many women do not report for lack of support, for being alone in the country, for not having family or friends, for being economically dependent on the aggressor or for believing that they will have immigration problems for reporting, but NO, this will not be the case, you will have the necessary support and help to move forward.
Where to report?
- 016 is a free, confidential number that does not appear on the list of calls on the telephone bill. It is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and the service is offered in 51 languages.
- You can also call 062 Guardia Civil or 092, the National Police number.
EYE: Beware of false reports of gender violence, this has consequences, so you should not use these channels to invent facts with the idea of harming another person, false reporting can lead to a fine and imprisonment for the person who has made the complaint.
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