The project contributes to the development of a comprehensive and holistic approach to the needs of victims in cases of gender-based violence and domestic violence and focuses on creating coordinated protection. The partnership leads the beneficiary and the project partners to work more closely together to implement the necessary measures, with the aim of ensuring a common understanding of the specific needs of women experiencing violence and victims of domestic violence. The aim of the project is a necessary and adequate systemic response of a coordinated system consisting of police, health care, and social services, which will work in an integrated way to prevent secondary and repeated victimization and physical and psychological recovery of victims. The project will improve the protection and support of women experiencing violence and victims of domestic violence within the competencies and procedures of the institutions concerned, including the necessary completion of professional capacities and material equipment. The aim is to make measures and procedures aimed at preventing gender-based violence and domestic violence and secondary victimization of victims highly functioning in the upcoming period. Regular meetings and cooperation between the institutions involved and support services at national and regional level will contribute to building a system of coordinated response between the institutions concerned.
Summary of bilateral results
The partnership with the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) brought valuable expertise and knowledge to the project. NKVTS’s experience in addressing gender-based violence and implementing victim-centered approaches helped shape the project’s methodology and tools.
Through this partnership, the Slovak project team gained access to evidence-based practices, such as trauma-informed care and risk assessment models, which were adapted to the Slovak context. Study visits and collaborative workshops facilitated the transfer of knowledge and enabled Slovak professionals to learn from Norway’s advanced systems of victim support and prevention.
NKVTS also played a crucial role in developing training programs for Slovak professionals, ensuring these programs were informed by international best practices. This collaboration significantly enhanced the project’s overall impact and sustainability.
The bilateral cooperation between Slovakia and Norway achieved significant results at both institutional and operational levels.
- Shared Research and Knowledge Exchange
The project produced comparative studies on shelter systems and victim support services in Slovakia and Norway, offering valuable insights into the strengths and challenges of each system. These studies informed the development of new tools and procedures in Slovakia.
- Capacity Building Through Joint Training
Training sessions and workshops facilitated by NKVTS improved the skills of Slovak professionals and strengthened their understanding of victim-centered care. Norwegian experts provided tailored recommendations for enhancing service delivery, particularly in addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
1679972.00€
Final project cost
1569750.77€