Description
The objective of the project is to reduce the incidence of gender-based violence in Gdynia. The project will support institutions which provide treatment programs for people affected by violence based on gender. The project consists of a set of activities, including prevention measures and treatment sessions for people affected by domestic violence and/or at risk of violence. These will include individual therapy, therapy for couples and families, as well as personal development groups. Moreover, activities aimed at improving skills of professionals working in the field of prevention of violence in Gdynia, ie. members of interdisciplinary teams and staff of the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention, will be implemented. It is expected that about 130 employees will receive training.
Summary of project results
The objective of the project was to reduce gender-based violence in Gdynia. The project included various measures addressed to persons affected by violence, as well as support for professionals working in institutions providing treatment programmes. Treatment and psychological support was provided to over 100 victims of domestic violence. Moreover, a personal development group for women was created, which was attended by 22 women. A series of workshops were provided to participants, including career counseling, self-defense, grooming, self-experience group, yoga and film-making workshops. Moreover, members of interdisciplinary teams and staff of the specialized support centre and crisis intervention centre participated in training on multi-agency cooperation and the “Blue Card” procedure. In total, 130 professionals working in the field of preventing violence in Gdynia improved their skills as a result of the project.
Summary of bilateral results