Domestic violence is a global problem that tortures and maims physically, psychologically, sexually and economically. It is one of the most pervasive of human rights violations...
In 1999, the Federal Government presented its 1st "Action Plan to Combat Violence against Women" (API). Its main objectives were, inter alia, to create a model for action...
Protecting children and young persons from sexual abuse and exploitation is one of the Federal Governments major concerns. For this reason, the Federal Cabinet adopted the Action...
The law of September, 8th 2003 was modified by the law of 30th July 2013. It authorizes the police to evict the violent partner from the common residence, regardless of the...
Portugal is now in its fifth National Plan against Domestic Violence (2014-2017) (Resolution of the Council of Ministers 102/2013, of the 31st of December). This Plan enlarges the...
The ambition of this project is to show the alternatives of handling, to realize the danger, to increase one’s self-assurance, to boost the overall feeling of safety and finally to...