Overview

• Justice Minister Carlo Nordio confirmed that approximately 13,000 electronic monitoring bracelets are active across Italy, with over 5,800 used for stalking cases and 7,000 for general monitoring purposes.
• The program has contributed to a 17% reduction in homicides, a 16% decrease in female victims of gender-based violence, and an 11% drop in family-related crimes between January and September 2024 compared to the prior year.
• Nordio acknowledged the limitations of the devices, noting that modern transport speeds often render exclusion zones ineffective, requiring victims to seek immediate shelter upon receiving alerts.
• Magistrates are tasked with reassessing safe-distance orders, considering the rapid mobility of potential aggressors and the need for tailored protective measures.
• Authorities recommend victims use self-defense strategies, such as finding refuge in designated safe spaces like churches or pharmacies, to enhance their safety during emergencies.