Gender-Based Violence: Turning the Complaint into Real Protection
A complaint and a restraining order may be the starting point, but if the case stalls, the victim remains exposed. Acting as private prosecutor / aggrieved party (depending on the jurisdiction), we drive an evidence strategy and apply for enforceable protective measures to reduce risk.
Representation in Buenos Aires City (CABA) and the Province • strict confidentiality.
What to Do in the Next 24 Hours (Without Increasing Your Exposure)
Safety first
- If there is immediate danger: 911.
- Seek guidance: Línea 144 (24/7).
- If applicable in your jurisdiction/device: Línea 137.
Preserve evidence
- Do not delete chats, calls or audio messages.
- Save the full conversation thread (not excerpts).
- If there are injuries: photos + medical report.
The case file: preventing delays or closure
An active private prosecution allows evidence to be organised, protective measures to be sought and key decisions to be challenged. Where there are breaches of court orders, documenting them thoroughly is usually decisive: breach of restraining order and criminal contempt (Art. 239 CC).
Why Many Cases Stall
The system is under pressure and many investigations advance at a minimum pace if there is not sufficient evidential momentum. When evidence arrives in a disorganised state — excerpted messages, isolated audio clips, no chronology — it is common for the case file to languish.
As a private prosecutor / aggrieved party, the victim can:
- Build an evidence strategy: chronology, complete evidence package, targeted applications.
- Propose party-instructed experts: where the case requires technical support (psychological, medical, digital), subject to relevance.
- Challenge key decisions: for example, opposing premature case closures where protective measures remain outstanding.
Protective Measures: Making Them Enforceable
Beyond the piece of paper, we apply for measures proportionate to the risk and the specific case: restraining order, panic button, monitoring and control measures available in the relevant jurisdiction, and no-contact restrictions. The objective is to reduce exposure, document any breaches and maintain a protective framework.
If You Are in Danger
Emergency: 911
If the abuser is nearby or threatening you right now, prioritise your safety and call emergency services.
Guidance Lines
Línea 144: National, 24/7 (guidance and
support).
Línea 137: National (24/7) + Mobile Response
Teams (depending on jurisdiction / CABA).
Key Evidence (Checklist)
Before clearing or "cleaning" your phone:
- • Screenshots + full conversation thread (not just fragments).
- • Audio messages and call logs.
- • Photos of injuries (good lighting) + medical report if available.
- • Witnesses and locations (private/public CCTV if applicable).
- • If digital harassment: links/profiles/URLs with dates.
We do not improvise. We know how courts reason and the criteria the system applies. To see how comparable cases have been decided, you can browse our Criminal Case Law Library — Private Prosecution (spanish only) and the specific section on Gender-Based Violence Case Law (spanish only).
Useful Case Law (Understanding Judicial Criteria and Strategy)
A brief selection, plus access to the full private prosecution index.
Balerdi Case
Criteria for admission/rejection of a private prosecution in cross-claim scenarios.
View case summary (spanish)Moreno Núñez Case
Social media posts and violence context (criminal law discussion).
View case summary (spanish)Not "Making Noise": It Is Case Control and Real Protection
The objective is twofold: reduce risk and prevent premature decisions. Organisation, complete evidence and targeted applications typically make the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
If You Are Ready to Move Forward, We Will Build an Evidence Strategy
If there is a risk, prioritise your safety. If the case is stalled, we work to organise the evidence, apply for protective measures and maintain control of the proceedings (CABA and the Province).
