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RS 31

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Familia, Mujer, Personas de la Tercera Edad y Población con Diversidad Funcional que se lleve a cabo una investigación sobre el estado real de los programas de desvíos para personas agresoras en casos de violencia de pareja en Puerto Rico, su funcionamiento y efectividad en los servicios brindados, fondos federales y estatales disponibles, así como el cumplimiento por parte de la Oficina de la Procuraduría de la Mujer y el Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación con las disposiciones aplicables bajo la Ley 49-2000, mejor conocida como la Ley para crear la Junta Reguladora de los Programas de Reeducación y Readiestramiento para Personas Agresoras y la Ley Núm. 54 de 15 de agosto de 1989, según enmendada, mejor conocida como la Ley para la Prevención e Investigación con la Violencia Doméstica, dirigidas a los programas de readiestramiento y rehabilitación.

2025-2028 Session

Commission must investigate Puerto Rico's domestic violence offender diversion programs' effectiveness, funding, and legal compliance to assess rehabilitation outcomes and institutional accountability.

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Bill Summary · RS 31

Legislative bill overview

Bill RS 31 orders Puerto Rico's Family, Women, Elderly, and Persons with Functional Diversity Commission to investigate the actual state of diversion programs for domestic violence offenders. The investigation must examine program functionality, effectiveness, available federal and state funding, and compliance by the Women's Ombudsman Office and the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation with existing domestic violence laws (Law 49-2000 and Law 54-1989).

Why is this important

Domestic violence is a persistent public health and safety concern in Puerto Rico. This investigation could reveal gaps in offender rehabilitation programs, identify funding inefficiencies, and determine whether legal mandates are being properly implemented—potentially leading to reforms that improve victim safety and program accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Investigation may reveal insufficient funding, raising questions about budget priorities and whether adequate resources should be redirected to these programs
  • Program effectiveness data: Diversion programs are controversial—some argue they inadequately protect victims; findings could spark debate about whether offenders should be diverted or prosecuted more aggressively
  • Institutional accountability: Results may implicate the Women's Ombudsman Office or Department of Correction for non-compliance, creating political tension and potential calls for leadership changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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