… measures undertaken across the EU to support victims of violence during the Covid-19 outbreak (from March until the … of governmental strategies on prevention of gender-based violence and on crisis preparedness. Further reading EIGE's … gender equality gains EIGE's resources on gender-based violence …
… The EU has long recognised that violence against women is a violation of human rights and a … costs for society. Women are most likely to face violence at the hands of someone they know, with one in five having experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner. As women are …
… pandemic led to increased reports of intimate partner violence in a number of EU Member States, with a number of … measures to try and address the increased risk of violence. EIGE examined the various measures introduced by … of institutional responses to combat intimate partner violence during the Covid-19 pandemic and during crisis …
… Spikes in domestic violence reports during Covid-19 lockdowns have been a sad … people they know. Yet when it comes to intimate partner violence, each EU Member State collects data in a different … Member States measure the incidence of intimate partner violence, EIGE has developed 13 indicators to enable the …
… with disabilities are also more vulnerable to domestic violence. 34 % of women with disabilities have suffered intimate partner violence, compared with 19 % of women without disabilities. …
… police officers understand the gender dynamics of violence against women and are capable of predicting … women’s and children’s experiences of intimate partner violence. Police responsible for conducting risk assessment … that reflect the gendered elements of intimate partner violence against women that are particularly important …
… and responding to the needs of victims of intimate partner violence) is prioritised over risk prediction. Victims who … Step 5 ). A victim-centred approach to intimate partner violence places the rights, needs and concerns of female … and diminish their fear of reporting or disclosing violence and asking for help. The principle of …
… and well-being of those affected by intimate partner violence must be the first priority and result of the risk … and retaliation in the context of intimate partner violence, and to ensure that victims receive the most … but an entry point for female victims of intimate partner violence to the victim support system, regardless of risk …
… Improve the collection of police data on intimate partner violence (106) to allow for the identification of repeat … for performance review might include: intimate partner violence incident statistics; intimate partner homicide … obligations to assess risk and respond to intimate partner violence within a multiagency framework. Effective …
… is a key aspect of risk assessment of intimate partner violence (see Principle 2 on risk assessment). The failure to … consent. Sharing information about a woman’s experience of violence inappropriately can have serious and potentially … protection and community responses to intimate partner violence against women. It is essential that clear protocols …