Table 2 Key informant main role descriptions

Judicial and police actors: KI-1, KI-16, KI-13, KI-14, KI-15

Representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office at national and regional level. The Prosecutor’s Office’s function is to promote ex officio or at the request of a party, action in defense of legality and public interests protected by law. They ensure the independence of the legal bodies and the correct administration of Justice. They represent society in legal proceedings

Representatives of Judicial Power at the regional level. The Judicial Power is in charge of exercising and administering justice in the country in accordance with the Constitution and laws, guaranteeing the defense of the goods and rights of citizens

Police representative in Puno

Health system actors: KI-3, KI-5, KI-8, KI-12, KI-16, KI-17, KI-6

Representatives of the Ministry of Health at the regional level, including regional coordinator of the Mental Health Control and Prevention Program

Representatives of the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations. This ministry is in charge of directing, coordinating and managing public policies for the prevention, care, punishment and eradication of gender-based violence

Representatives of the Women’s Emergency Centers that are coordinated by the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations

Health professional responsible for the local primary care center

Advocates: KI-2, KI-4, KI-7, KI-9, KI-10, KI-11

Representative of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman's Office is part of the Public Ministry, and exercises its functions under the supreme direction of the Attorney General of the Nation. It is responsible for ensuring the promotion, exercise and dissemination of Human Rights

Members of the Catholic church that are involved in VAWG prevention and victim support initiatives

Member of indigenous groups rights organisation

Academic with national expertise in researching and responding to violence against women in Peru