“The social risk map will help identify the number of elderly and disabled individuals, juveniles pushed to crime, victims of violence and women facing threats in neighborhoods and households,” Göktaş stated following a cabinet meeting.

She noted that the findings will render it possible to identify the preventative and protective measures that are unique to each city, district, neighborhood and even household.

Announcing the launch of a pilot study, Göktaş noted that after developing a social risk map for the country’s 81 provinces and 922 districts, they will have access to all data obtained on a single screen.

This social risk map will provide the basis for a more comprehensive understanding of societal issues, including addiction, child abuse and violence against women, she noted.

The initiative, as part of the ministry’s new system of appointing a family adviser to every household across the country, will mark a significant step in terms of shielding families from dangers and threats, according to Göktaş.