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The National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women

The National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women. Nordic Council of Ministers Conference on Sexual Assault Tallinn May 8, 2014. Gun Heimer Professor, MD, Head of NCK. UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. Responsibility of the member states:

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The National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women

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  1. The National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women Nordic Council of Ministers Conference on Sexual Assault Tallinn May 8, 2014 Gun Heimer Professor, MD, Head of NCK

  2. UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women Responsibility of the member states: “States should pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating violence against women.” Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 48/104 of December 20th 1993

  3. Sweden’s response 1993 The Commission on Violence against Women 1994 NCK is established – combined Specialist clinic and national knowledge and resource center 1998 Violence against Women – Government Bill 1997/98:55 2005 New legislation of sexual crimes 2007 National action plan (2007/08:39)

  4. NCK is commissioned to: • Collect and spread knowledge, research and methods • Provide training for students and professionals • Carry out clinical research • Develop new methods • Support government agencies and organisations • Provide support for women

  5. Areas of responsibility Men’s violence against women Violence and oppression in the name of honour Violence in same-sex relationships

  6. Interdisciplinary Field Medicine Law Sociology Criminology Psychology Gender studies Public health studies Political science

  7. The National Programme for the careofvictimsof sexual assault Methods for askingaboutviolence in the healthcare The National Women’sHelpline – Kvinnofridslinjen 020-50 50 50 Examples of governmental commissions

  8. Visit by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt

  9. Governmental commission:National Action Programme for the Care of Victims of Sexual Assault • In order to • improve the medical andpsychosocial care • clarify the health careservices’ role in the judicial process

  10. The Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Pre-packaged set for medical examination of women and men Includes the Guide and information about the helpline for women Available nationally since January 2011

  11. Work goes on… • Instructional film • Multi-disciplinary anthology on rape • Cartoon style short stories • Website • Available in English • Project in South Africa

  12. Governmental commission:Methods for asking about violence in the health care • Violence affects the health in many different ways • Very few tell the doctor spontaneously

  13. Benefits of identifying abuse Adequate help for women subjected to violence can be provided Can explain symptoms Improved quality of life for the woman Less use of health care resources

  14. Routine questions in health care Anthology 19 authors, experts in theirfields Recommendations Films and workbook

  15. National prevalence study “Violence and health” • 10 000 women and 10 000 men • Experience of violence during lifetime • First results presented in February • English translation available in June 2014

  16. Exposure to sexual violence

  17. Provide training • Training is one of the cornerstones of NCK's work - regionally, nationallyand internationally

  18. University courses- Students and professionals • Undergraduate programmes-Nurses, midwives, lawyers, doctors, police etc • Commissions from authorities and organisations

  19. Project with Sida in South Africa • Cooperation between NCK, Sida and Foundation for Professional Development • Training for doctors, nurses and school staff • 2011-2012

  20. NCK’s out-patient clinic Started in 1994 The first specialist clinic in Sweden for women subjected to violence Specialist nurses and doctors (psychiatrist, gynaecologist, GP) Models for best practice

  21. Kvinnofridslinjen 020-50 50 50 • A national telephone helpline for women subjected to threats or violence • Commissioned by the Swedish Government • Run by NCK’s clinical unit at Uppsala University Hospital • Started in December 2007

  22. Open 24/7/365 Callers may remain anonymous Free call, does not appear on the phone bill Access to interpreters Can only be reached from within Sweden Availability

  23. Well-trained staff Nurses and social workers Minimum five years experience We listen, support and motivate We can inform about local resources all over Sweden: women’s shelters, social service, other helplines etcetera

  24. 70-80 calls a day Women subjected to violence Relatives and friends Authorities, employers or other

  25. Access to information for victims Websites Banners on internet Ads in newspapers and magazines Press releases Posters, leaflets and information cards (over 25 languages) Social media

  26. www.kvinnofridslinjen.se • More than 250 000 visits in 2012 • Short facts about violence, Q&A, links • In Swedish, English and Easy-to-read Swedish • Shorter texts in 25 other languages

  27. www.nck.uu.sewww.kvinnofridslinjen.seKvinnofridNCK Kvinnofridslinjen 020-50 50 50

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