Gender-based violence is a systemic problem that affects most countries around the world, with femicide being its most extreme form. Between 2006 and 2022, 1,942 women were victims of femicide in Italy. That is one every three days. Crimes that often precede femicide, such as assault, injury, stalking, sexual violence and domestic violence, are also on the rise, but remain underreported.

To effectively combat this phenomenon, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women recommends the widespread provision of specialised services to support victims. In addition to various legislative measures, Italy has adopted a national strategy centred on a network of local services, shelters and anti-violence centres (AVC). But are AVCs widespread and effective? Or is it possible to improve their distribution at the local level?

This UVI study shows that AI can identify areas at greatest risk of femicide based on territorial and socio-economic data, analyse the impact of opening a new centre and offer evidence-based guidance on how best to direct public efforts.

Vedi anche

Dipartimento di Scienze Sociali ed Economiche, Sapienza Università di Roma

Femminicidi, Centri Antiviolenza, e Policy Targeting

European Economic Review (edizione online)

Femicides, anti-violence centers, and policy targeting

Femminicidi. L'intelligenza artificiale può supportare le politiche di contrasto alla violenza sulle donne?

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