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11 Gender-Based Violence Prevention and 11
Protective Services

an online forum on intimate partner violence (18.4%) with ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends in
prevention, and an observatory event showcasing second (12.2%).
integrated services for domestic violence (including (2) In 2022, the domestic violence and sexual
occupational training and employment services assault prevention centers of municipal, county
for victims of domestic violence). A total of 852 and city governments assisted sexual assault
individuals successfully completed these programs. victims more than 290,000 times and distributed
3. The precision plan of Taiwan Intimate Partner in NTD 140 million in assistance funds. Most
Violence Danger Assessment Tools (TIPVDA): In of the assistance consisted protective and
2021, the simplified version and advanced version assistance measures such as shelter services,
of the TIPVDA form were developed for frontline assistance with police report and interviews,
professionals to use. In 2022, 10 education and economic assistance, assistance with medical
training sessions were conducted for foundational examination / treatment, and legal aid.
personnel, and the implementation of the tools 2. Overview of sexual harassment services
commenced online in January 1, 2023.
All relevant organs (units) accepted 1,894 cases of
sexual harassment complaints in 2022. The cases
Chapter 3 Prevention of Sexual Assault
are as follows:
and Sexual Harassment
(1) A total of 1,374 cases were established, 398
Sexual assault and sexual harassment issues cases were not established, and 122 cases
tend to involve issues including gender inequality and were dropped. Most cases were accepted by
power and control. In addition, the general public often the police (80.40%), then the employer of the
holds gender misconception over victims of sexual offenders (16.50%).
assault and sexual harassment. To actively enhance (2) Out of all established sexual harassment cases,
the willingness to accept service intervention and most victims were female (93.44%), and most
receive proper services of victims of sexual assault and offenders were male (87.19%). "Strangers to
sexual harassment, multiple and appropriate treatment each other" (65.35%) is the most common
services were provided for victims and offenders of type of relationship between both parties.
sexual assault and sexual harassment, and sexual "Public areas" are the most common crime
assault and sexual harassment prevention education scene (30.90%), then the "virtual environment:
was arranged for the public, and the professional technology equipment (e.g., Internet, taking up
service competence and handling skills of online 25.76%)." "Surprise kisses, embracing, and
prevention personnel are strengthened to protect the touching the breasts, hips or other private parts"
rights and interests of service recipients. are the most common behaviors (27.70%), then
"showing or circulating pornographic pictures
Section 1 Status of Sexual Assault and
(files) (23.60%)," and then "verbal or attitudinal
Sexual Harassment Services
humiliation, derogation, hostility, or harassment
1. Overview of sexual assault services (12.52%)."
(1) In 2022, a total of 8,401 victims were reported,
Section 2 Diverse Intervention for Victims
where 83.1% were female, including 47.6% aged
of Sexual Assault and Sexual
12-18, and 10.2% were probable or confirmed
Harassment
persons with disabilities; 96.9% of suspects were
male, including 41% aged 12-24. The majority of 1. Protection and assistance for victims of sexual
cases (83.4%) were sexual assault by someone assault: Set up victim service and subsidy
known to the victim; furthermore, 5.7% were standards, and provided victims with emergency
sexual assault by a stranger. Most cases were rescue, medical treatment, medical examination to
relationships between boyfriends and girlfriends obtain evidence and emergency resettlement, etc.

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