Cases of stalking, domestic abuse, sexual violence against women on the rise

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 25 - Cases of stalking, domestic abuse and sexual violence against women are on the rise in Italy, according to figures released by the criminal analysis service of the central police department Monday on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
    In the first six months of 2024, a 6% growth was reported in stalking cases - which affected women in 74% of the reported incidents - and a 15% rise in domestic abuse, concerning women in 81% of cases, the survey found.
    Cases of sexual violence also rose by 8%, according to the figures released on Monday.
    In 91% of instances the victims were women, of whom 28% were under 18 years of age and 77% were Italian citizens. (ANSA).