Efectividad de la Aplicación del Delito de Violencia Intrafamiliar en Parejas Diversas en el Municipio de Chía, Cundinamarca: un Enfoque en las Parejas del mismo Sexo

Abstract

The research addresses the impact of domestic violence on same-sex couples or individuals with diverse sexual orientations in the municipality of Chía, Cundinamarca, between the period of 2018 to 2022. The focus of this project is to determine whether the studied criminal offense has been inclusive and effective in terms of the available penal measures to safeguard the legally protected interests of families in the LGBTQ+ community. The research employs a mixed methodology combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. It involves collecting information through information requests submitted to entities such as the Chía Regional Prosecutor's Office, the Chía Family Commissary, and the Chía Ombudsman's Office. Additionally, statistical analysis of criminal reports related to domestic violence was conducted using data from the General Prosecutor's Office during the study period. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that the entities possess general statistics on domestic violence, without making a distinction between heterosexual couples and couples with diverse sexual orientations. This lack of distinction hinders the guarantee of an appropriate gender approach to this type of offense, as well as the evaluation of the effectiveness of punitive measures in protecting affected families.