Granadilla de Abona City Council was the venue this Wednesday for the meeting of the Police Coordination Table of the VioGén Protocol, convened by the Government Subdelegation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Granadilla de Abona City Council hosted this morning the meeting of the Police Coordination Table of the VioGén Protocol, a gathering convened by the Government Subdelegation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife through the Unit for Violence against Women. The meeting, which began at 10:00 AM at the town hall, brought together representatives from the Civil Guard, the Insular Institute of Social and Socio-Health Care (IASS), the Government Subdelegation, and the town council itself, with active participation from the Local Police.
The agenda focused on analysing the situation of gender violence in the municipality and monitoring the operation of the VioGén Protocol 2, the comprehensive case monitoring system for gender violence that coordinates the actions of the various bodies and administrations involved. This protocol, promoted by the Ministry of the Interior, allows for a coordinated and swift response to reports and protection orders.
The mayor of Granadilla de Abona, José Domingo Regalado, positively assessed the holding of the meeting in the municipality. “These tables are the best tool we have to ensure that all administrations work in the same direction. There are no competencies that matter here: there are women who need protection and a coordinated response, and that is our only priority. The City Council will always be where it needs to be, providing all the means at our disposal,” he stated.
Regalado emphasised that security “has been one of the major commitments of this government group from day one” and thanked “the silent and constant work of the Local Police, the Civil Guard, and municipal social services, who are the ones on the front line.” The mayor insisted that coordination between administrations is key to protecting victims and preventing new cases.
For her part, the Councillor for Security, Candelaria Rodríguez, highlighted the role of the Local Police within the protocol. “Our agents are a fundamental part of this mechanism, and from the City Council, we continue to strengthen their training and resources so that they can provide the best possible response. Coordination with the Civil Guard and other administrations is constant, and meetings like today’s allow us to identify what works and what we can improve,” she explained.
Rodríguez insisted that “improving the security of Granadilla de Abona is a permanent commitment of this government group, and we do it hand in hand with the Local Police, who are our main ally in the day-to-day running of the municipality.” Both municipal representatives agreed in thanking the Government Subdelegation for the invitation and reiterated the City Council's willingness to continue actively participating in all coordination spaces that contribute to protecting victims and preventing new cases.
The Police Coordination Table of the VioGén Protocol is held periodically in the municipalities of the province to evaluate the evolution of cases and adjust resources. In Granadilla de Abona, the meeting served to present updated follow-up data and to strengthen communication channels between security bodies and social services. The Unit for Violence against Women of the Government Subdelegation acted as the coordinator of the meeting, ensuring that all parties share relevant information.
This type of meeting is essential for ensuring that victims of gender violence receive comprehensive and coordinated attention. In the case of Granadilla de Abona, the Local Police maintains close collaboration with the Civil Guard, which is responsible for the protection of victims in rural areas and in areas where there is no local police presence. The VioGén 2 protocol establishes a risk assessment and monitoring system for protection measures, which allows for preventive action.
The City Council has reiterated its commitment to continue training agents and providing them with the necessary resources to assist victims with the utmost sensitivity and effectiveness. Furthermore, the work of municipal social services, which offer psychological support and advice to women suffering from gender violence, has been highlighted.
Today’s meeting concludes with the commitment to maintain the regularity of these gatherings and to continue improving coordination. The mayor reminded that the fight against gender violence is an absolute priority for the local government and that all necessary measures will continue to be promoted to eradicate it.
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