Young woman protected in San Francisco de Macorís after reporting abuse and confinement
A 23-year-old woman received help and shelter in SFM after accusing her 50-year-old partner of keeping her locked up and assaulting her.
An incident that has caught our community's attention took place in San Francisco de Macorís, where a 23-year-old young woman went to police officers this Sunday, October 11, to report her 50-year-old partner. The victim stated that the man beat her and kept her locked up against her will in the house to prevent her from alerting the authorities.
Faced with this serious situation, officers from the Specialized Directorate for Attention to Women and Domestic Violence of the National Police stepped in right away. The young woman was taken to the Gender Violence and Sexual Crimes Unit of the Public Prosecutor's Office to formally launch the investigation.
Afterward, the complainant received medical care at a healthcare facility and was transferred to a shelter by order of the coordinating magistrate to ensure her physical safety. Police authorities reaffirmed their commitment to handling these cases and urged anyone affected to come forward and report abuse to receive the proper protection.
