Anti-Violence Centre

The Centre’s primary aim is to empower women to choose what is right and feasible for them, within a setting that provides constant and expert support to boost their own sense of security and that of any children they may have.

The services offered are:

   • Telephone helpline for essential and urgent information;

    • Telephone, online and/or face-to-face counselling sessions;

    • Psychosocial counselling for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence;

    • Risk assessment;

    • Information and support to recognise and assess the consequences of violence;

    • Support in recognising the patterns underlying a partner’s aggressive behaviour and in putting personalised protection measures in place;

    • Information and social guidance;

    • Psychological support;

    • Legal support and advice;

    • Drawing up a protection plan together with the woman;

    • Protection of minor children and support with parenting;

    • Guidance towards financial and housing independence;

    • Placement in a safe accommodation facility: in coordination with women’s refuges;

    • Guidance on accessing local healthcare services and A&E;

    • Discussions with relatives, friends and acquaintances of women experiencing violence;

    • Consultancy for law enforcement agencies, health, social and social-health services, family planning clinics, third-sector organisations and other institutions;

    • Advice on degree theses;

    • Training courses for social and healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, lawyers, etc.