Evaluación de cumplimiento en el sistema judicial de las políticas públicas frente a la violencia de género en Ecuador durante el periodo 2013-2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines the extent to which judicial policies regarding gender-based violence were implemented within the Ecuadorian judicial system between 2013 and 2024, from a public policy perspective. This work highlights the main discrepancies between the regulations and their actual application in practice. To this end, a mixed-methods research methodology was used, including documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews, and the study of cases that have generated social outcry and have resulted in a sentence. The results clearly demonstrate the limitations in the justice system, inequalities in rural areas, and the lack of inter-institutional coordination for victims to access justice. Since 2013, the State has strengthened the existing legal framework, and new regulations have been created over time guaranteeing comprehensive care. However, the institutional response is ineffective, particularly regarding awareness and victim support, which is where institutional processes need improvement. This research aims to determine whether victim support pathways are being effectively implemented or if these processes need strengthening through genuine monitoring and evaluation. This will identify the root causes of the problem so that it does not worsen and public policy can be directed toward improvement. The ultimate goal is to eradicate gender-based violence in the country.