Comprehensive
Support for Families
Fundación Amparo y Justicia provides comprehensive interventions through an interdisciplinary model that includes legal, psychological, social and communicative support. Its goal is to provide ongoing support to families and help them cope with the consequences of victimization following the sexual assault and murder of their child.
Legal
Throughout the criminal proceedings, a team of attorneys supports families, ensuring their access to justice and their participation in all stages of the trial. Additionally, they represent families before Parole Boards and Courts of Appeal, ensuring their voices are heard and addressing their concerns regarding the potential early release of the perpetrator.
Psychological
Specialized support is provided to families to help them cope with the pain and trauma associated with the loss caused by the crime, facilitating their emotional recovery process. This support is provided in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security’s Victim Support Program (originally Programa de Apoyo a Víctimas), thus contributing to the gradual recovery and the strengthening of emotional well-being of victim’s families.
Social
Counseling and guidance are provided to families to address their needs following the commission of the crime. This includes developing personalized intervention plans that encourage the use of public and private support networks, strengthen family autonomy, and contribute to a comprehensive restoration of daily life.
Communicational
Support is offered, especially in cases of high media exposure. Assistance is provided during trials and parole proceedings, offering tools for safely interacting with the media. Additionally, guidelines are developed for media professionals, raising awareness on their end regarding the impact that media coverage can have on families’ well-being.
Throughout the criminal proceedings, a team of attorneys supports families, ensuring their access to justice and their participation in all stages of the trial. Additionally, they represent families before Parole Boards and Courts of Appeal, ensuring their voices are heard and addressing their concerns regarding the potential early release of the perpetrator.
Specialized support is provided to families to help them cope with the pain and trauma associated with the loss caused by the crime, facilitating their emotional recovery process. This support is provided in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security’s Victim Support Program (originally Programa de Apoyo a Víctimas), thus contributing to the gradual recovery and the strengthening of emotional well-being of victim’s families.
Counseling and guidance are provided to families to address their needs following the commission of the crime. This includes developing personalized intervention plans that encourage the use of public and private support networks, strengthen family autonomy, and contribute to a comprehensive restoration of daily life.
Support is offered, especially in cases of high media exposure. Assistance is provided during trials and parole proceedings, offering tools for safely interacting with the media. Additionally, guidelines are developed for media professionals, raising awareness on their end regarding the impact that media coverage can have on families’ well-being.
Throughout our history, we have provided support to 51 families in areas such as health, education, housing, employment, and social security.
In 2018, the Fundación Amparo y Justicia began representing families before Parole Boards, following requests for parole from some convicted individuals.
Based on this experience, the Foundation advocated for amendments to the Parole Law with the aim of strengthening victim protection, guaranteeing their right to be heard, and raising the requirements for accessing this privilege. This work culminated in the enactment of Law 21.627 in 2023.
Changes Under Law 21,627
- Victims may participate in the application process by submitting written or oral statements to the Boards.
- Psychosocial reports from the Prison Service are considered aggravated evidence, including information on prison privileges and potential revocations.
- Convicts sentenced to simple life imprisonment may apply for parole only once a year.
- For individuals sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment, simple life imprisonment, or other serious crimes, conduct will be considered exemplary if it has been evaluated during the six two-month periods prior to their application.
- Temporary release permits for simple life imprisonment must be authorized by the investigating judge.
- The convicted person must sign a commitment not to intimidate or harass the victim. Any breach must be reported to the court that issued the sentence.
Study on the experiences of indirect victims of sexual assault against children resulting in death, in the context of applying for parole
Through this study, the Foundation sought to understand the experiences of families who have experienced the process of the convicted perpetrator applying for parole, identifying their main needs and expectations.
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Design and implementation of Initial Specialized Training Courses: Systematization of the training experience for interviewers and intermediaries in the context of Law 21.057
Formación avanzada para entrevistadores e intermediarios en Chile: Toma de declaración oral a niños, niñas y adolescentes víctimas de grupos prioritarios
Secondary traumatic stress in Interviewers of Law 21.057 in Chile: A call to action for their leaders
Role of the participants in simulated interventions in the intermediary training program
Design and implementation of Initial Specialized Training Courses: Systematization of the training experience for interviewers and intermediaries in the context of Law 21.057
Formación avanzada para entrevistadores e intermediarios en Chile: Toma de declaración oral a niños, niñas y adolescentes víctimas de grupos prioritarios
Secondary traumatic stress in Interviewers of Law 21.057 in Chile: A call to action for their leaders
Role of the participants in simulated interventions in the intermediary training program
Thanks to our experience working with families, we have been able to make an impact on public policies related to the protection of children’s rights.
