Mallorca Socialists seek housing help for abuse victims

Mallorca’s Socialists want to help women leaving shelters cover the upfront cost of a home: they will bring the proposal to the Consell de Mallorca, the island council, on Thursday. Socialist groups will also put it forward in municipalities across the island ahead of 25 November, the day for the elimination of violence against women.

Help after leaving a shelter

The motion calls for the council to approve and fund its services for women affected by violence. It seeks psychological, legal and social support across Mallorca, alongside a separate grant to help women pay the initial costs of a home after leaving shelter accommodation.

It also calls for children to be recognised as victims in their own right when violence is directed at women. Social care, health, judicial and security workers would receive more specialist training.

Campaigns in tourist areas

The Socialists want campaigns against sexual violence in tourist areas and nightlife venues, with hotels and nightlife businesses involved. The motion also seeks to protect the services and activities of Casal de Dones, a women’s centre, and make the Women’s Information Centre more visible.

Amanda Fernández, leader of the Mallorca Socialist Federation, says institutions must stand against attempts to deny or play down violence against women. She accuses the conservative Partido Popular of weakening a shared response by governing with parties that challenge equality policies. For now, the housing aid and other measures remain proposals for the council and municipalities to consider.

Topics: Social affairs · Politics

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com