The Casa de la Dona de Torrent hosted the presentation and distribution of new substance-detecting bracelets, a device designed to identify drugs used to incapacitate individuals. The event was attended by representatives from the Generalitat Valenciana and the Torrent City Council, as well as local associations.
Asunción Quinzá, regional secretary for Equality and Diversity, highlighted that these bracelets are an "easy-to-use tool" for detecting incapacitating substances. She emphasized the importance of prevention and inter-administrative coordination to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivals with freedom and safety. The bracelet, equipped with two sensors, requires a drop of drink to detect potential substances through a color change, activating a protocol that involves approaching the Violet Point or security forces.
Quinzá also stressed the preventive and deterrent effect of the bracelets, sending a clear message to potential aggressors. Felipe del Baño, commissioner for the Fight Against Violence Against Women, recalled that the Generalitat Valenciana pioneered the implementation of these detectors in 2024, and now they are improved with a more comfortable and accessible bracelet format, expanding prevention at festivals and large events like the recent BigSound.
The Torrent City Council, through its Department of Women and the Casa de la Dona, will set up two Violet Points during the upcoming Patron Saint Festivals on July 25th and 28th, from 11:30 PM to 1:30 AM. These points will offer information, prevention, and support, including educational materials on chemical submission, consent, and resources for victims, as well as merchandise and a photocall to promote campaign messages.
The main novelty this year, in addition to the bracelets, is the Digital Violet Point, available 24 hours a day on the municipal website, which provides municipal and supramunicipal information and resources for preventing gender-based and sexual violence.
Councilwoman Amparo Chust highlighted the Torrent City Council's commitment to prevention and awareness, declaring a "zero tolerance policy" against any aggression or behavior that violates women's freedom, aiming for joyful, participatory, and safe festivals.
