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Description
Programme outcome the project contributes to: “Improved system for the protection and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence”.
The project will establish an early-intervention model to for children witnessing domestic violence and their families, to address trauma, promote prevention and break the intergenerational cycle of domestic violence. The project will complement the interventions for the mothers who are domestic violence victims.
The project will include, inter alia, the following activities:
* Development of instruments to foster a gender perspective in the approach to domestic violence in the work of CPCJ.
* Training of stakeholders involved in, and responsible for, screening, signalling and protection in the Child and Youth Protection Commissions, based on a gender perspective.
* Measures to ensure faster and more effective protection/intervention for child victims of domestic violence.
* Measures to ensure psychological and trauma support for children living with domestic abuse/whose mothers have been killed by their partners/former partners.
* Development of instruments for the action and training of Commission for the Promotion of the Rights and the Protection of Children and Young People and the National Support Network for Victims of Domestic Violence.
* Measures to strengthen intrasectoral and intersectoral cooperation for child protection as a domestic violence prevention tool.
Summary of project results
This project was a pilot initiative designed to address critical challenges within the national protection system, focusing on children and young people affected by domestic violence. It aimed to provide immediate support to children the day after a violent incident, ensuring their safety and well-being. Additionally, the project sought to prevent the normalization of gender-based violence and break cycles of victimization, protecting future generations from similar harm.
Another key goal was to offer specialized care for children and young people who lose parents or guardians due to domestic violence homicides, as well as those in other high-risk situations. By implementing these actions, the project aimed to deliver faster, more effective protection and intervention, ensuring that vulnerable children received the support they needed to heal and thrive.
This project carried out a series of activities aimed at improving the protection and support for children and young people affected by domestic violence. These activities included the development of tools to integrate a gender perspective into the work of Child and Youth Protection Commissions (CPCJ), ensuring that domestic violence cases were addressed with a focus on gender equality. The project also provided training for key stakeholders, such as CPCJ members, security forces, and education professionals, to enhance their ability to identify, report, and respond to domestic violence cases effectively. Additionally, an intervention model was created to ensure faster and more efficient protection and support for child victims of domestic violence.
The project also focused on building an integrated intervention model to provide comprehensive social, educational, psychological, and trauma support to children living with domestic violence or those who lost their mothers to domestic homicide. This included developing action tools and conducting training sessions for the Commission for the Promotion of Rights and Protection of Children and Young People, as well as the National Network for Support to Victims of Domestic Violence (RNAVVD). These efforts were organized into 15 specific activities.
This project achieved significant results for children and young people affected by domestic violence, particularly in the municipalities of Almada, Amadora, Faro, Loulé, Loures, and Seixal. By implementing and testing innovative actions within the national protection system, the project successfully provided faster and more effective protection and intervention for child victims of domestic violence. Key outcomes included the establishment of immediate support mechanisms for children the day after a violent incident, ensuring their safety and well-being. Additionally, the project contributed to breaking the cycle of victimization by promoting preventive actions against the normalization of gender-based violence, benefiting both current and future generations.
The project also delivered specialized support to children and young people who lost parents or guardians due to domestic violence homicides, offering them integrated social, educational, psychological, and trauma care. Overall, the project strengthened the protection system, ensuring that vulnerable children and young people received the necessary support to heal and thrive, while also fostering a more coordinated and gender-sensitive approach to addressing domestic violence.
Summary of bilateral results
The project fostered close collaboration between the promoting entity and various partners from the Donor States involved in the program, with the Stine Sofies Foundation from Norway serving as a key bilateral partner.Throughout the implementation period, bilateral activities were carried out with all donor countries. These initiatives provided valuable insights into the child and youth protection systems in these countries while facilitating the exchange and discussion of best practices in child protection and welfare. Additionally, they enabled the exploration of innovative services and approaches developed by the donor states.Four Benchmarking actions were conducted, significantly strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing knowledge-sharing between stakeholders.