חומר רקע
Prisoners classified as domestic violence prisoners
§ 2,262 prisoners, classified with a domestic violence profile (including violence against children) are currently imprisoned:
1,650 sentenced and 612 arrestees prior to being sentenced. It should be emphasized that prisoners are classified as
domestic violence ones, whether the offense they have committed was directly related to domestic violence, or whether they
have committed a different offence, yet information exists according to which they are profiled as domestic violent.
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98% of prisoners classified as domestic violent ones are men (2,213).
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About 55% of the domestic violence profiled prisoners are Jewish, about 38% Muslim, and the rest of other religions.
Data from the Prison Service
Police data
This spotlight is submitted to the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which will be marked on
November 25. The spotlight presents data from various bodies, regarding violent incidents perpetrated against women, which have occurred in recent years. The data in this document refer only to those cases reported to
the various authorities, or identified by them, and therefore the number of women who suffer from violence of all types of assaults is assumedly higher.
2%
6%
18%
31%
21%
23%
15
54
172
288
195
217
The prison service operates a number of programs for treating
domestic violence prisoners: Two therapeutic departments,
short term therapeutic groups, as well as individual treatment.
In 2015, 129 prisoners stayed in the two departments; 66
therapeutic groups were held in which 1,204 prisoners
participated.
The treatment of prisoners jailed for sexual offences is carried out in a
number of frameworks: Three therapeutic departments; short-term
psycho-educational groups in all prisons; and a designated group of
sex offenders at the mental health center in collaboration with the
Ministry of Health. In 2015, 165 prisoners were treated in the
therapeutic departments, 85 prisoners in the psycho-educational
groups and 50 prisoners in the designated group.
18%
17%
16%
14%
8%
18%
9%
302
277
264
222
138
305
142
§
Sixth arrest and more
672
173
193
229
645
350
Fifth arrest
Fourth arrest
Third arrest
Second arrest
First arrest
29%
15%
10%
9%
8%
30%
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§
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In 2015 a pilot plan was initiated for sex offenders' prisoners who refuse
to admit to committing the offence. This is a pre-therapy group aimed at
altering the prisoners' mindsets, so that they admit committing their
offence, and thus be able to start treatment in the designated groups.
According to the response of the Prison Service, the effectiveness of
this treatment will be examined in December 2016, and the
development of the pilot plan will be decided accordingly.
According to the data of the Israel Police, in the
years 2014 – 2016 (until the end of October
2016) 71 women were murdered in Israel.
About
of them were murdered by their
75%
partners (30 women) or for a different family
background (23 women).
Femicide
In the months of January –
October 2016, 21 women were
murdered, including eight by their
partners with another eight
murdered on a different family
background. Over a third of all
women murdered this year were
Arab (8).
Three of the eight women
murdered by their partners in
2 0 1 6 , h a v e s u b m i t t e d a
c o m p l a i n t a t t h e p o l i c e
department prior to their murder.
Femicide by
population groups
2014 – 2016
(to the end of October 2016)
Jewish
32
Arab
30
Other
9
Violent offences between partners
Between the months of January – October 2016, 18,907 case files were
opened by the Israel Police on violence between partners, about two thirds
of them (12,447 cases) following women's complaints. During the whole of
2015 a total of 21,683 case files were opened on violence between partners,
about two thirds of them (13,992 cases) following women's complaints.
About 30% of the women's complaints about their partner's violence,
submitted in the months of January – October 2016, were by non-
Jewish women. We are unable to address the incidence of violence
against immigrant women, since the Israel Police does not disclose any
data regarding domestic violence, distributed by country of origin.
14
8,668
2,229
6,889
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ובכלל זה תקיפה,
חבלה גופנית חמורה ועוד
About 59% of the case files
opened in the months of
January – October 2016, on
women's complaints about
domestic violence was
shelved (or are in the process
of shelving).
The most common cause of
shelving was lack of evidence
(72% of case files shelved)
followed by lack of public
interest (20% of case files
shelved).
In the months of January – October 2016 the police conducted 6,666 arrests for violent
offences between partners, about 74% of them were for complaints by women on violence by
their partners.
44% of the arrests following women's complaints regarding violence by their partners,
were by non-Jewish women, double their rate in the population.
In the months of January – October 2016, 2,353 indictments were submitted for violence
against women by their partners. Throughout 2015, 3,638 indictments were submitted for this
reason.
Sexual offences
In the months of January – October 2016, 3,604 case files were opened by the Israel Police
on complaints regarding sexual offences, committed against women. About 32% of the
complainants were minors.
During 2015 a total of 4,054 case files were opened on complaints about sexual offences committed
against women.
41%
of the file cases opened in the
months of January – October
2016 on women's complaints
about sexual offences were
transferred to the prosecution or
the police prosecutor.
1/3
of the cases were shelved or are
in the process of shelving.
1/4
of the cases are being
investigated.
Protection orders by power of the
Prevention of Family Violence Law
§ In the months of January – September 2016, 7,108 requests to receive protection
orders by power of the Prevention of Family Violence Law were submitted to the
courts, of which 7% were rejected, while the rest were accepted or closed without rejection
(e.g., following a compromise reached by the two parties).
§ In recent years an average of 8,000 to 9,000 requests is submitted annually.
In the months of January – October 2016, 496 complaints were received by the police
for the violation of protection orders by power of the law to prevent domestic violence,
of which 432 (87%) were by women. Throughout 2015, 542 complaints for the violation
of protection orders were received, of which 462 (88%) were by women.
Violence Against Women
Summary of data for 2016
Breakdown of the offences for which complaints of intimate partner
violence were submitted by women, in the months January – October 2016,
by type of offence (some of the complaints include several offences):
complaints of public
disturbance including
invasion of privacy,
trespassing, etc.
complaints of fatal offences
such as murder, attempted
murder and manslaughter
complaints of physical
offences including
assault, serious bodily
harm, etc.
complaints of
sexual offences
complaints
of property
offences
About a third of the case files
were transferred to the
prosecution.
6% of the files are still
being investigated.
Distribution of sexual offences against women,
January – October 2016, according to type of offence
(some of the complaints include several offences):
Sexual harassment
Indecent act in public
Other
Forced indecent act
Rape by force or coercion
Rape or unlawful sex act
In the months of January – October 2016, 418 indictments were submitted for sexual offences
committed against women. Throughout 2015, 671 indictments were submitted on this offence.
Data collection and processing: Shelly Mizrahi Simon and Ayala Eliyahu, The Knesset Research and Information Center, Approval: Orly Almagor – Lotan, Production: Knesset Department of Print and Publications
45% of all murdered women were Jewish (32);
42% were Arab (30).
Two out of 10 women in Israel are Arab;
four out of 10 women murdered are Arab.
Distribution of domestic violence
prisoners by history of arrests
Distribution of domestic violence prisoners by duration of sentence
About half of domestic violence profile prisoners serve a sentence of
five years or less; about a fifth serve a sentence of up to one year.
More than 70% of domestic violence
profile prisoners are under repeat
arrests; 30% are under their sixth
arrest or higher.
Up to one year
1-2 years
2-5 years
5-10 years
10-15 years
15 years and more
Life sentence
Sex offenders Prisoners
§ 941 prisoners are currently incarcerated for sexual offences, of which about 72% are Jews,
about 23% are Muslim, and the rest are of other religions.
Distribution of sex offenders
by history of arrests
Distribution of sex offenders by duration of sentence
80
50
93
283
410
25
9%
5%
30%
44%
10%
3%
Sixth arrest and more
Fifth arrest
Fourth arrest
Third arrest
Second arrest
First arrest
Up to one year
1-2 years
2-5 years
5-10 years
10-15 years
15 years and more
About 44% of prisoners jailed for sexual offences, are serving a sentence of ten
years or more.
About half (56%) of the prisoners
sentenced for sexual offences, are
in repeat arrests.
The Knesset
Research and Information Center
1%
37%
22%
18%
15%
5%
3%
Group
assault
Rape and
attempted
rape
Incest
Sexual
harassment
Indecent
act
Exposure to
pornography
Publication
of photos /
information
Data from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel
Data from the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services
27%
25%
14%
10%
10%
11%
4%
Ministry of Health Data
1202
§ In 2015 the Association of Rape Crisis Centers (which
includes nine centers) received 9,197 new appeals, of
them about 87% from women, teenagers or girls.
This shows an increase of 2.9% compared to the number of
appeals received in 2014 (8,938), and an increase of 6.5%
compared to the number of appeals in 2013 (8,637).
§ About 57% of the women who contacted the centers
and reported their age, were minors at
the time of the assault occurrence.
§ About 43% of the assaults occurred in the residence of
the assailant, the victim, or in their joint residence.
The most common reason for the appeals among all victims was rape
and attempted rape.
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In more than a quarter of the appeals, where the identity of the
assailant was reported, the assailant was a parent or another
family member (27.3%).
In only 10% of the appeals, the assailant was unfamiliar to the victims.
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Physical abuse
Mental abuse
Neglect / prevention of care
Sexual assault by a stranger
or familiar person who is
not a member of the family
Sexual abuse/ assault within the family
Economic abuse and/or prevention of rights
Menacing harassment
329
1,342
137
1,808
168
423
103
694
283
35
99
417
53
210
102
365
16
229
82
327
21
71
14
106
44
85
34
163
Up to
2 months
2-6 months
6-12 months
Over 1 year
Still staying in shelters
12%
3%
13%
51%
22%
aged 26-40
63%
aged 18-25
21%
aged 59-41
14%
under the age of 18 or over the age of 60
2%
Characteristics of the violence suffered by the
women residing in the shelters:
Mental /
verbal
violence
Physical
violence
Economic
violence
Social
isolation
Sexual
violence
541
463
370
312
180
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Characteristics of the stay in shelters:
The majority of women stayed in the shelters
only for a few months
Of the 650 women who have left the shelter in
2015, close to 60% (376 women) did not return to
their initial violent cause when leaving the shelter:
147 women moved into an independent residence,
36 women moved to transitional housing, 49 women
moved to a different shelter, and the rest moved to
other residences.
According to the Welfare Services Law 5772 – 2012, a
woman leaving a Shelter for Victims of Domestic
Violence, following a stay of at least 60 days, and who
does not return to her home, would be entitled, under
certain conditions, to an adaptation grant. In 2015,
161 women received that grant and since the law's
implementation, it was awarded to appx. 550
women. As noted, about half the number of women
stayed in shelters less than two months, which is the
minimal time eligible for the awarding of the grant
(under the conditions determined by law).
Isolated incident
Up to one year
1-5 years
5-10 years
10 years and more
6%
17%
38%
38%
19%
20%
4,912 incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault of women or girls who turned
for treatment to medical establishments – hospitals, clinics, and family health centers-
were reported in the healthcare system in 2015 – slightly fewer than the number of reports
in 2014 which amounted to 5,055 cases.
22,108 women and girls were identified at hospitals, 1,772 were identified in clinics and
1,032 in family health centers.
Family health centers provided information on 809 additional women about whom domestic
violence was suspected, yet not substantiated.
The most common causes of assault were physical abuse (about 47% of the women
reported) and mental abuse (about 18% of women reported).
The common assault among teenage girls aged 13-18 was sexual assault; about half the
cases of sexual assault of teenage girls were domestic. The second most common assault
within this age group was physical abuse.
The most common assault among women over the age of 65 was physical abuse, followed
by neglect / prevention of care.
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Sources: The Investigations and Intelligence Department – Israel Police (through the Ministry of Public Security); The Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services; Prison Service Commission (through the Ministry of Public Security); The Knesset
Research and Information Center; The Department of Economy and Statistics – The Courts Administration; the Ministry of Health; the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel
Centers for the treatment of
domestic violence
In 2015 the Centers for the treatment of
domestic violence received 14,136 new
appeals.
10,686 applicants were treated at the
centers:
65% (6,921) 26% (2,778) 9% (987)
17% of those treated at the Centers for the
treatment of domestic violence, were from
the Arab population.
16% of those treated at the centers were
immigrants, of which about 55% were from
the former Soviet Union, about 36% from
Ethiopia, and about 9% from other
countries.
Treatment for victims of sexual assault
Help centers: there are 11 help centers in Israel for
victims of sexual assault, which provide an
emergency hotline as well as first aid services to
victims, together with guidance and direction to other
resources and services in the community. Nine of
them are incorporated in the Association of Rape
Crisis Centers in Israel (see relevant chapter in
Spotlight).
Regional multidisciplinary centers: These centers
provide long term mental health care to victims of
sexual assault, both with individual and group
therapy. In 2015 the Ministry of Welfare operated five
centers throughout the country, in which 807 victims
were treated. Four designated units for male victims
of sexual assault also operate within these centers.
Small treatment units: the small units for treating
victims of sexual assault operate in local
municipalities as part of the departments of social
services. The units were established in order to
expand the deployment of treatment services for
victims of sexual assault, and to provide an answer to
special populations. There are currently 25
operational units for treating victims of sexual
assault, in which 468 women are treated. Four
additional units are in construction.
In addition to these, the treatment of victims of sexual
assault is also available through “Bait Amiti” – a
therapeutic community open to young women and
girls who were victims of sexual assault, “Beit Ella” –
a non-residential framework for women who
experienced sexual trauma during childhood, as well
as in 13 centers for the treatment of minors who
are victims of sexual assault.
Centers for the treatment of
domestic violence
In 2015 the Centers for the treatment of
domestic violence received 14,136 new
appeals.
10,686 applicants were treated at the
centers:
65% (6,921) 26% (2,778) 9% (987)
17% of those treated at the Centers for the
treatment of domestic violence, were from
the Arab population.
16% of those treated at the centers were
immigrants, of which about 55% were from
the former Soviet Union, about 36% from
Ethiopia, and about 9% from other
countries.
Centers for the treatment of
domestic violence
In 2015 the Centers for the treatment of
domestic violence received 14,136 new
appeals.
10,686 applicants were treated at the
centers:
65% (6,921) 26% (2,778) 9% (987)
17% of those treated at the Centers for the
treatment of domestic violence, were from
the Arab population.
16% of those treated at the centers were
immigrants, of which about 55% were from
the former Soviet Union, about 36% from
Ethiopia, and about 9% from other
countries.
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Treatment and rehabilitation of men
who have acted violently
There are currently two frameworks in place
for men who are removed from their homes
due to violent acts they had committed
against their partners, and who do not have
an alternative residence:
SHLAV apartment (residence for men
removed from their home) in Be'er Sheva
operated by the Yachdav Association in
collaboration with the Rashi Foundation, and
a hostel operating within Beit Noam.
Only a few dozen men can stay in these two
residences every year. The main residences
currently available are for women who are
victims of violence.
The probation service runs about 25 therapy
groups every year, for men who have been
violent towards their partners.
About 330 men have participated in these
groups during 2015.
Shelters for female victims of violence
During 2015, 738 female victims of violence stayed in women's shelters together with 989 children – of
which about two thirds were under the age of six.
Characteristics of women staying in shelters:
41% Arab women (305)
women from an Ethiopian origin (83) 8%
11%
immigrants from the former Soviet Union (57)
9% Religious and ultra-orthodox (63 women, 38 of
them ultra-orthodox)
Treatment for victims of sexual assault
Help centers: there are 11 help centers in Israel for
victims of sexual assault, which provide an
emergency hotline as well as first aid services to
victims, together with guidance and direction to other
resources and services in the community. Nine of
them are incorporated in the Association of Rape
Crisis Centers in Israel (see relevant chapter in
Spotlight).
Regional multidisciplinary centers: These centers
provide long term mental health care to victims of
sexual assault, both with individual and group
therapy. In 2015 the Ministry of Welfare operated five
centers throughout the country, in which 807 victims
were treated. Four designated units for male victims
of sexual assault also operate within these centers.
Small treatment units: the small units for treating
victims of sexual assault operate in local
municipalities as part of the departments of social
services. The units were established in order to
expand the deployment of treatment services for
victims of sexual assault, and to provide an answer to
special populations. There are currently 25
operational units for treating victims of sexual
assault, in which 468 women are treated. Four
additional units are in construction.
In addition to these, the treatment of victims of sexual
assault is also available through “Bait Amiti” – a
therapeutic community open to young women and
girls who were victims of sexual assault, “Beit Ella” –
a non-residential framework for women who
experienced sexual trauma during childhood, as well
as in 13 centers for the treatment of minors who
are victims of sexual assault.
Treatment for victims of sexual assault
Help centers: there are 11 help centers in Israel for
victims of sexual assault, which provide an
emergency hotline as well as first aid services to
victims, together with guidance and direction to other
resources and services in the community. Nine of
them are incorporated in the Association of Rape
Crisis Centers in Israel (see relevant chapter in
Spotlight).
Regional multidisciplinary centers: These centers
provide long term mental health care to victims of
sexual assault, both with individual and group
therapy. In 2015 the Ministry of Welfare operated five
centers throughout the country, in which 807 victims
were treated. Four designated units for male victims
of sexual assault also operate within these centers.
Small treatment units: the small units for treating
victims of sexual assault operate in local
municipalities as part of the departments of social
services. The units were established in order to
expand the deployment of treatment services for
victims of sexual assault, and to provide an answer to
special populations. There are currently 25
operational units for treating victims of sexual
assault, in which 468 women are treated. Four
additional units are in construction.
In addition to these, the treatment of victims of sexual
assault is also available through “Bait Amiti” – a
therapeutic community open to young women and
girls who were victims of sexual assault, “Beit Ella” –
a non-residential framework for women who
experienced sexual trauma during childhood, as well
as in 13 centers for the treatment of minors who
are victims of sexual assault.
Duration of stay
About 79% of the women stayed in the
shelters only once, 16% twice and 5%
three or more times.
Duration of violence
The majority of women treated in the shelters suffered
continuous violence; only
of women arrived at the
6%
shelter following a single violent incident.
Type of violence
The most common type of violence reported by women in
shelters, was mental or verbal violence, followed by physical
violence. Most women reported that they have experienced
more than one form of violence.
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Transitional apartments
There are currently about 18 transitional apartments
available for women who are victims of violence, and their
children, 12 of these ones are budgeted by the Ministry of
Welfare, and six additional apartments are financed by the
Woman to Woman organization, which operates them.
One of the apartments is intended for Arab women and another
one for women from the ultra-orthodox community.
In 2015, 45 women and 97 children stayed in all the
transitional apartments.
Treating sex offenders
The treatment of sex offenders (who are not
imprisoned) is carried out by the probation service in
designated and psycho-educational therapy groups;
in centers that provide designated treatment for sex
offenders (including those with special needs), and in
the “Maagalim” center – a center which operates as a
model on the rehabilitation continuum, offering
therapy frameworks on different levels.
Reports received from social services in hospitals and clinics,
regarding women identified or suspected to be victims of domestic
violence or sexual assault, by assault type and age – 2015
Women over 65
Total 914
Women aged 19-64
Total 2,395
Teenage girls 13-18
Total 571
Distribution of appeals to the Rape Crisis centers by type of assault 2015
Distribution of appeals to the Rape Crisis
centers by the identity of the assailant 2015
Family member
Friend /
acquaintance
Work
Partner
Stranger
Educational
staff
Other