“If you are exposed to violence, it’s time to act…seek help”

The project STEP4GBV aims to increase the competencies of professionals working in the field of gender-based violence (GBV) and to develop and test new intervention methods package tools.

Throughout the project, 4 transnational workshops took place in Nicosia, Prague, Burgas and Milan.

Workshop participants were introduced to programmes designed to support victims of GBV and to treat perpetrators. These programs have of a form of individual, couples or group therapy. Part of the workshops also focused on diagnostic tools and methods of working with unmotivated clients. The participants also had a chance to visit various types of shelters (i.e. for human trafficking victims or victims of gender-based violence) and a center which provides immediate support to victims of sexual assaults; as well as a prison where a complex programme for sexual offenders is been conducted. Workshop participants were also encouraged to echange ideas and experiences related to their target groups.

Detailed information about the transnational workshops can be found here.

More information and updates about the project can be found here and on the project’s Facebook page.

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