Between 2020-2024 they have been reported 341,896 cases of violenceof which 77.5 % of them are linked to gender or domestic violence, according to the figures of the National Statistics Office (One).
So far this 2025 more than 600 cases of sexual violence In the country, these figures reflect the persistence of a social problem that affects thousands of families throughout the country, with situations from domestic abuse until femicides and cases of extreme violence against minors.
During the master conference of inspiration and leadership held as part of the month of the Bible, the president of the Confederation of Dominican Evangelical Churches (CONFE), Bishop Angel Zapataexpressed his worry Faced with this phenomenon.
“We are also worried about the subject. As Confederation we work with four axes, and one of the most important is the spiritual part and mental health. That is why what is happening with the increase is focused of Feminicide And other cases of violence in the country, “Zapata said.
Zapata stressed that the spiritual intervention and the Psychological accompaniment They are fundamental to prevent this type of tragedies.
It is necessary to combine legal efforts, educational, Psychological and community to address violence in an integral way and ensure that minors and families receive the protection they require.
Recent cases
- For Ever Yoy Hernández28 years old, he faces charges for assaulting a National Police agent by throwing a stone during an incident that occurred in Santo Domingo EsteSanto Domingo Province.
- Man attacked minor in San Cristóbal forks Sewing by the Policethe alleged aggressor has a history of providing several injuries with a short -stated weapon to a woman.
- In August the sexual abuse against one 21 -year -old in Villa González, Santiagooccurred in March by a group of young people, accused of recording the fact and spreading the images on different digital platforms.
Master Conference of Inspiration and Leadership
Regarding the month of the Bible, on Saturday the Global Summit 2025: Faith and societya summit that reaffirmed the commitment to lead with faith, purpose, vision and social responsibility. He Global Summit 2025 reaffirmed the purpose Confe to continue promoting a vision of leadership based on the Bible.
