Interventions for women who are victims of violence

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OBJECTIVE OF THE MEASURE
To guarantee help and support for female victims of physical or psychological violence (including their children).
To promote actions and strategies aimed at preventing and combating the phenomenon of violence against women.

ELIGIBILITY
Women who are victims of violence (and their children).

TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ASSISTANCE
Assistance at Anti-violence Centres or similar support facilities, at no cost to the citizen, and with utmost respect for privacy. 
Anti-violence Centres are facilities offering social, legal and psychological services free of charge for the purposes of support, risk assessment, the definition of an Individual Plan, and orientation towards other services. Women of all ages who have suffered violence or who are exposed to the threat of any form of violence are welcomed at the Anti-violence Centre, together with their dependent children, regardless of their place of residence.
Residential facilities (shelters or communities) are dedicated facilities, with secret addresses, that provide safe shelter and protection to women victims of violence and their children, free of charge and regardless of their ordinary place of residence. Acceptance in a residential facility depends on the preliminary preparation of a Reception Project by the relevant Services. Therefore, direct access is not provided. 

HOW TO USE THE ASSISTANCE
Direct access is possible at the Anti-violence Centres.
In residential facilities, you may be welcomed after a report from the police, a health professional or Social Services.

WHO CAN THE WOMAN TURN TO 
The national toll-free number 1522 (active 24 hours a day) has operators specialized in requests for help and support for victims of violence and stalking;
For situations of particular danger or violence, you can contact the police using the toll-free emergency number 112, or 118 for health emergencies.
Support can also be requested from:

  • Local Social Services;
  • Public and Private Family Counselling Centres;
  • Local Anti-violence Centres listed below:
    • Associazione AIDA
      • Via Palestro 34, Cremona
      • Mondays 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm / Thursdays 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
      • Tel. (+39) 0372 801427 Mob. (+39) 338 960 4533 (every day from 8 am to 10 pm)
      • Email: aida.onlus@virgilio.it - Website: www.aidaonluscremona.it
    • Associazione Donne Contro la Violenza (“Association of Women Against Violence”)
      • Via Mercato 27, Crema
      • Mondays 9 am to 12 pm / Tuesdays 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm / Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm 
      • ALL OTHER DAYS BY APPOINTMENT
      • Tel. (+39) 0373 80999 (VOICEMAIL 24 HOURS A DAY)
      • Email: assocdonne@alice.it - Website: www.controlaviolenza.it
    • Associazione MIA
      • Via Grandi 28, Casalmaggiore
      • Mondays 10 am to 12 pm (SECRETARY) 
      • Wednesdays and Fridays 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm 
      • Mob. (+39) 377 94 89 384
      • Email: gruppomia@gmail.com 
    • Centro Aiuto alla Vita (“Life Aid Centre”) 
    • Telefono Rosa (“Pink Telephone”) - Mantua 
    • Cooperativa Sociale Onlus – Centro Donne di Mantova (“Social Cooperative Women’s Centre Mantua”)