### CJGringo.com: Cejum Shelters Four Victims of Violence Weekly in the Past Three Years
In the past three years, the Center for Justice for Women (Cejum) in Tijuana has provided shelter to an average of four victims of extreme violence per week. According to Magdalena Bautista RamÃrez, the director of Cejum, around 638 individuals, including women and their children, have been accommodated in the transit shelter so far under the current administration.
**Family Violence: Leading Cause of Leaving Homes**
Bautista explains that social workers evaluate the risk and threats faced by women and their families through an interview and risk scale to determine if they need to leave their homes. The transit shelter model provides immediate relief and has a standard duration of 72 hours, which can be extended. Some beneficiaries may only stay a week, while some, such as a Russian citizen, have stayed for nearly three months. “It is a safe space for women whose lives are at risk, and they can stay as long as necessary while analyzing their situation,” she said.
### Not All Victims Seek Long-Term Shelter
Not all victims choose to stay at Cejum; some fall back on their support networks, while others return to their home cities. However, the door is always open for them to return during emergencies. After an initial stay at the transit shelter, the next step is identifying each woman’s specific needs to determine whether she should move to a long-term shelter, return home, or participate in protection programs.
**International Collaborations and Success Stories**
Bautista mentioned a case where a violence victim from Haiti gained refugee status in the United States through Cejum’s agreements with international organizations. About 80% of the cases at Cejum involve family violence.
**Broad Range of Services and Statistics**
Since its inauguration in 2019, Cejum Tijuana has provided 12,863 services to various groups, including minors, elderly women, women in mobility contexts, indigenous women, women with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Women and their families at Cejum also receive psychological and legal support, along with training for different trades.
**Operational History**
Cejum Tijuana opened in 2019 during the last year of Francisco Vega de Lamadrid’s administration, did not operate during Jaime Bonilla’s term, and resumed services in November 2021 under the current government.
### Secondary Article: Updates and Related News
**15% of Women in Tijuana’s Industry Experience Workplace Violence**
Recent reports indicate that 15% of women working in Tijuana’s industrial sector face violence at work. Efforts are underway to address this issue through training programs aimed at providing diverse skill sets to workers and improving workplace conditions.
**Tijuana’s Alarming Rise in Femicide Cases**
Tijuana has already equaled the total number of femicide cases from 2023 within the first six months of 2024. Authorities are urged to take more stringent measures to curb this disturbing trend and ensure the safety of women in the city.
**High Labor Costs in Tijuana**
The labor cost in Tijuana is up to 15% higher than the rest of the country. Programs are being put in place to educate workers in various occupations to help them acquire skills in trades such as carpentry, electrical work, and masonry.
These ongoing issues and collaborative efforts highlight the need for continued support and resources to protect and empower women in Tijuana and beyond.