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Eliminating Domestic Violence in Europe: Implementing Strategies for Protection and Prevention - Symposium

 

Date:

Wednesday 25th February 2015

Time:

10:00am — 4:30pm

Venue:

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

 

 

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Key Speakers

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Dr Joanna Goodey, Head of Freedoms and Justice Department, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

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Colette De Troy, Director of the EWL Observatory on Violence against Women, European Women's Lobby

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Jacque Mallender, Partner, Public Policy , Optimity Matrix

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Marijke Weewauters, Advisor, Instituut voor de Gelijkheid van Vrouwen en Mannen (Institute for the Equality of Women and Men)

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Pascale Franck, Team Intrafamiliaal geweld – coordinator; CO3-FJC (Family Justice Center) - procesmanager, Provincie Antwerpen

 

Domestic violence can be at the hand of both sexes. However, violence against women is predominantly perpetrated by men. Currently, 9 out of 10 victims of domestic violence within the European Union are women. Furthermore, between 12 and 35 percent of women, depending on the Member State, are victims of intimate partner violence. These figures clearly delineate the gender dimension of this serious and persistent issue in Europe.

 

Across Europe, violence against women is a fundamental rights concern, and the issue is now recognised at the highest levels. In the past few years, very broad developments have taken place in the European Union, but there is much to be done in addressing the problem adequately. To date, the Istanbul Convention is one of the most developed conventions in criminal law. It is the first legal instrument in Europe for domestic violence against women, which defines domestic violence as a breach of human right, providing a legal basis for civil law and specialised services.

 

To establish a minimum of protection and rights for the victims of crime, the EU Commission adopted in 2011 a package of legislative proposals, including the EU Victim’s Directive. Today, civil societies across Europe are calling for an EU-wide strategy against violence against women. The Daphne Programme also provides essential funding for a wide range of important projects. They are focused on reaching out to children and women who experience domestic violence within the family dynamic. Whilst some positive developments have taken place in the form of recognition of children as victims of domestic violence, adolescents do not currently receive the same consideration. Some country-specific small scale studies have taken place and have identified girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to be at particularly high-risk, but further investigation and exposure of these issues is required.

 

Domestic violence and abuse are complex issues that require sensitive and comprehensive approaches by professionals. Those working to tackle domestic violence, all recognise the need for more robust and comparable data in the field. Better data will not only develop comprehensive legislation at national and EU level, but also allow professionals to develop more adapted support and social services for victims.

 

This timely International Symposium will analyse the existing challenges in shaping a truly comprehensive and holistic strategy and toolkits for tackling the gender dimension of intimate partner violence. The Symposium will examine the role of organisations at all levels, and of society in general, in moving to eliminate all forms of domestic and gender-based violence. The Symposium will also support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate with local and regional practitioners and policymakers at EU level.

 

Why Attend?

Programme

09:15

Registration and Morning Refreshments

10:00

Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:10

Tackling Domestic Violence in Europe: Frameworks and Strategies 

  • The Istanbul Convention and New Legal Instruments to End Domestic Violence and Abuse
  • Ensuring EU-Wide Protection for Victims: Implementing The Victims Directive
  • Europe as the Key Driver for International Standards 
  • Discussing EU and International Strategies to Eradicate Domestic Violence

10:40

First Round of Discussions

11:10

Morning Coffee Break

11:30

Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence

  • Insights From the FRA EU-wide Survey on Violence Against Women
  • Identifying the Causes for the Violence
  • Engaging Society in Eliminating Gender-based Violence: the Importance of Campaigns and Education
  • Example of Best Practices: the DOVE Project 

12:00

Second Round of Discussions

12:30

Networking Lunch

13:30

Protecting Victims and Targeting Perpetrators

  • Interdisciplinary intervention model: A Victim Centred Approach
  • Assessing Programs for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence
  • Family Justice Centres in Europe
  • Insights from CO3 Project: Chain Approach Towards Complex Cases

14:00

Third Round of Discussions

14:30

Afternoon Coffee Break

14:50

Protecting Children From Intimate-Partner Violence: Devastating Effect of Domestic Abuse on Young People 

  • Assessing the Long Term Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
  • Meeting the Needs for Help and Comfort: Providing Young People and Children with Coping Mechanisms and Support
  • Existing Tools and Interventions Practices 

15:20

Fourth Round of Discussions

15:50

Chair's Summary and Closing Remarks

16:00

Networking Reception and Refreshments

16:30

Symposium Close

** Please note that the programme and speakers are subject to change without notice **

 

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