Use of Technological Devices and (Re)victimization in Gender-based Crimes in Spain: A Qualitative Study on Professionals’ Perceptions

Abstract


 
 
 
 In Spain, compliance with protection orders in gender-based violence crimes are sometimes monitored with electronic devices. The objective of this paper is to analyze the use of electronic devices from the perspective of professionals involved in the assistance of victims. Method: We have carried out in-depth interviews with professionals in the gender-based violence sector in the region of Madrid. In particular, 59 workers (n=59), such as lawyers, social workers, psychologist, police officers, etc., have been interviewed. Results: From the perspective of the professionals electronic devices do not contribute to the well-being of the victims, but revictimizes survivors who wear the device. Moreover, these devices might be counterproductive because they could reduce the fear of crime but does not decrease real vulnerability.
 
 
 

Gender biases in the training methods of affective computing: Redesign and validation of the Self-Assessment Manikin in measuring emotions via audiovisual clips

“…The newest line in the measurement of emotions for the prediction of scenarios and human behaviour allows interdisciplinary work between disciplines, such as social sciences and engineering, with the aim of making new technologies increasingly “more human.” The applicability of this interdisciplinary synergy that is being applied intends to improve scientific knowledge by introducing the gender perspective into the design of technologies and into the selection of data to train algorithms ( Sainz-de-Baranda et al, 2021a , 2022 ).…”

“…The incorporation of areas such as communication with gender perspective in the processes of research of technology and AI allows the advancement of technological development towards solutions that really improve people’s lives ( Rituerto-González et al, 2019 , 2020 ; Sainz-de-Baranda et al, 2021a , 2022 ; Miranda et al, 2022 ).…”