The Voice of Women association took the initiative of organizing, Thursday, November 28, 2024, a meeting as part of the International Day to Combat Violence Against Women. In the multipurpose room, at the Maison des associations d'Hérouville-Saint-Clair (Calvados), several interventions followed one another to inform a large audience, including victims, activists, and social service professionals.
Conflict or violence?
The theme of the day, “understanding, acting and preventing violence within the family”, gave rise to several discussions between the speakers and the public. A clarification was notably provided with the screening of a short film to distinguish conflict and violence.
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Monique Fierdehaiche, social worker at the central police station of Caen, confirms that “more women dare to file a complaint. Police officers and gendarmes are now trained to welcome and direct victims. In France, 500 social workers, like me, are present in police stations and gendarmes to provide support. » Sylviane Thomasse, author of The bully and the puppet (autobiography) and Double twotestified. “I lived in terror until I was hospitalized. »
Soon a Women's House
Baya Monkar, social and intercultural mediator at La voix des femmes, advised the public on access to rights in situations of violence, specifying “that a Women’s House will soon be opened in Caen”.
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Sylvie Dumont-Prieux, municipal councilor responsible for access to rights, women's rights and domestic violence, gave a presentation on the action plan of the town of Hérouville. The main message of the day was contained in an educational film, showing how conflict situations can lead to domestic violence. “When the loss of reciprocity sets in within the couple, domination can lead to control. So don't stay isolated.” conclude the speakers.
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