The aim of our work is to provide comprehensive services to women experiencing violence in couples relationships and their children:
- providing support and empowering women to gain the strength and conviction to change the situation by their own power
- we create a safe place for children and women where they can openly talk about their experiences of violence
The main principles of our activity are:
- be accessible to all women, no matter their nationality, ethnicity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation is
- free counseling services
- fast and non – bureaucratic help
- long-term service provision
- a wide range of services provided
- apply the principle – women help women
- understanding violence against women
- help (workers are on the client side, protect their interests, help protect their rights)
- paid and trained staff
- ensuring the safety and protection of women and children
- to clearly name the problem and take responsibility towards the perpetrator
- help with self-help and empowerment
- confidentiality of information
- respect for women’s participation
- non-victimizing approach
