Mexico City, September 24 – In a significant move to bolster support for young victims, Congresswoman Diana Sánchez Barrios has proposed reforms to the Mexico City Victims Law. The initiative, presented during yesterday’s Ordinary Session of the capital’s Congress, seeks to guarantee comprehensive psychological care and integral reparations with a differential approach for affected youth.
Psychological Rehabilitation as a Core Component of Reparation
Sánchez Barrios, coordinator of the Parliamentary Association Women for Feminist and Inclusive Commerce (APMCFI), emphasized that her initiative aims to make psychological rehabilitation an effective part of the Individual Reparation Plan. This would involve comprehensive, continuous treatments with professional follow-up, especially for victims suffering from severe trauma.
She highlighted that psychological effects stemming from traumatic events often require more than isolated or initial interventions. For instance, post-traumatic stress disorder necessitates specialized professional accompaniment due to its persistent consequences on victims.
Differentiated Approach for Vulnerable Groups
The proposal also advocates for incorporating a differentiated approach to care for various vulnerable groups, including children and adolescents, women, older adults, people with disabilities, individuals from sexual and gender diversity communities, members of indigenous peoples and communities, and those in situations of internal forced displacement.
Speaking from the legislative rostrum in Donceles, Sánchez Barrios underscored that the consequences of violence are not uniform across all segments of the population. She specifically pointed out the unique needs of young people.
“There is another group that requires specific consideration: youth. A young person facing a serious situation not only experiences an impact in the present; trauma can interfere with their personal, educational, social, and professional development,” she stated.
Restoring Life Projects Through Integral Reparation
Sánchez Barrios stressed that integral reparation for damages must enable victims to rebuild their life projects. This requires care that acknowledges their specific needs and guarantees their rights.
Following her presentation, the Board of Directors referred the initiative to the Special Commission for Victim Attention, with the opinion of the Commission for Inclusion, Social Welfare, and Enforceability of Social Rights, for analysis and dictation.
This initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts by the Mexico City Congress to enhance legislative frameworks that protect and support its citizens, particularly those most vulnerable to the impacts of crime and trauma.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-quieren-fortalecer-atencion-psicologica-jovenes-victimas-cdmx-7895-1.html
