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Significant fall in Violence against Women in Denmark 2000-2005

Significant fall in Violence against Women in Denmark 2000-2005. National database - VAW. National database 2000 65.000 victims of violence annually 42.000 victims of domestic violence National database 2005 70.000 victims of violence annually 28.000 victims of domestic violence.

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Significant fall in Violence against Women in Denmark 2000-2005

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  1. Significant fall in Violence against Women in Denmark 2000-2005

  2. National database - VAW • National database 2000 • 65.000 victims of violence annually • 42.000 victims of domestic violence • National database 2005 • 70.000 victims of violence annually • 28.000 victims of domestic violence

  3. Why the positive trends? • Since 2001: Two Danish national action plans to combat domestic violence • Support for victims • Treatment for perpetrators • Training of professionals • Campaigns

  4. Specific initiatives and the broken silence • 2 main focus areas • Improved support for the victims • ”Stop Violence against Women – Break the Silence”

  5. Improved support for the victims • 24-hours Hotline • Legal advice for victims • Access to psychological crisis treatment • Internet-based network for children • Network for women after their stay at a shelter • improved shelter capacity, also for women with physical disabilities • Films and pamphlets with information in several foreign languages

  6. ”Stop Violence against Women – Break the Silence” • Domestic violence no longer considered a private matter • Result = Faster and earlier response • In the future: • Continue to target VAW • Updating the national database

  7. Further information Website of the Minister for Gender Equality www.lige.dk • National Action Plan to combat VAW • Men’s Violence against Women – Reports on National Statistics (2004 & 2007)

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