The decision, communicated last week by the Deputy Directorate General for the Prevention of Violence against Women, stipulates that women who are strangers to each other must cohabit the same space. This situation has raised concerns within the local council, which argues it does not facilitate the victims' recovery process.
“"From the Alcorcón City Council, we have expressed our absolute rejection of the imposition by the Community of Madrid that women victims of sexist violence share rooms in our Municipal Shelter."
According to the council, this arrangement could lead to conflicts and increase anxiety among the women, negatively impacting their privacy and therapeutic process. It is emphasized that victims of violence have gone through extremely difficult situations and require a safe and trusting environment for their healing.
The Alcorcón City Council insists that the Community of Madrid possesses sufficient resources to avoid this situation and ensure an appropriate environment for victims. It advocates that shelter resources should focus on the individual needs of each person, prioritizing an approach that fosters comprehensive recovery.
“"Women victims must be a priority for the regional government, which is why the City Council will continue to demand that this disastrous decision be reconsidered."
