Description
The Project aims to reduce domestic violence by improving the availability and quality of services for victims, witnesses and perpetrators of violence. The prevalence of violence in Poland is high. Despite the fact that violence is very common and affects many families, in 2012 Lublin received only 526 applications to initiate the Blue Cards procedure. Victims of domestic violence find it extremely difficult to report violence and they often lack knowledge about means and ways to solve this problem. In 2012 the Crisis Intervention Centre in Lublin took 5865 interventions, including 2323 interventions related to violence (550 cases of violence against children). The Centre is one of the few institutions in Lublin providing assistance to victims of violence. We are still lacking group activities for children, parents, couples, victims, as well as measures for perpetrators of violence. Actions undertaken within the project will meet the needs of our local community. The project activities include renovation of a shelter house for victims of violence. Moreover, specialized support for at least 511 people will be provided.
Summary of project results
The aim of the Project was to reduce domestic violence by improving the availability and quality of services for victims, witnesses and perpetrators of violence. Rates of domestic violence in Lublin are high. At the same time victims find it extremely difficult to report domestic violence and they often lack knowledge about ways to solve this problem. A number of activities addressed to various target groups were implemented under the project, including mobile counseling center, legal workshops for victims of domestic violence, art therapy for children and women, therapeutic sessions for couples, workshops for parents, support group for women and measures for perpetrators. Over 500 people benefited from the project. Moreover, crisis intervention shelter has been renovated and equipped and supervisions were provided for professionals working in the Centre.
Summary of bilateral results