Risk Assessment Sheet Findings Report

Instituto de Estadísticas de Puerto Rico
Description:

The Department of Justice's Danger Assessment Instrument Findings Report provides a detailed analysis of the levels of dangerousness in cases of domestic violence in Puerto Rico. Based on data collected from women complainants, key risk factors and patterns are identified that require priority attention. This report includes descriptive statistics on the complainants, relative risk analyses for the factors evaluated and adjusted rates by municipality, providing a clearer and more accurate view of the problem. In addition, disparities between levels of dangerousness (variable and increasing versus severe and extreme) are highlighted, emphasizing the need for an effective and timely institutional response to prevent lethal violence.

Objective:

Present results related to the risk assessment sheet completed by women victims of domestic violence

Main Variables
domestic violence, risk assessment, non-fatal strangulation, coercive control, violent and constant jealousy, threat with weapons, perceived risk of death, suicidal ideation
Frequency of release of the report:
Reference Population:
Women Victims of Domestic Violence
Product:
Danger Assesment Período de julio a noviembre de 2024 - Español
Danger Assesment Período de julio a noviembre de 2024 - Ingles
Danger Assessment preliminary results - January - June 2024 20241211_OCE
Resultados preliminares análisis Danger Assessment enero - junio 2024 20241211_OCE
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Violence and Justice
Agency
Instituto de Estadísticas de Puerto Rico
Contact Information
Contact:
Idania R. Rodríguez Ayuso
Position:
Deputy Executive Director
Telephone:
(787) 993-3341
Fax:
Email:
idania.rodriguez@estadisticas.pr