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Greek domestic violence prevention initiatives

Overview

Efforts to address domestic violence in Greece have expanded through both law enforcement training and community-based social programs. In late October 2026, the Hellenic Police participated in a specialized training program in Athens, facilitated by a bilateral cooperation agreement with France. The training focused on improving the investigation of domestic violence, specifically regarding the interviewing of minor victims and witnesses to ensure testimony reliability and prevent secondary victimization. By early November 2026, social and educational initiatives were also launched to support families and prevent violence. In Corfu, religious institutions held meetings focused on the role of the family environment in child development. Simultaneously, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Holy Archdiocese of Athens established a partnership to train volunteers. This four-month program aims to foster community groups dedicated to primary prevention, promoting equality and a culture of zero tolerance toward domestic and gender-based violence. In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Hellenic Police launched a 25-day campaign from November 1 to November 25, titled “25 Days of Action: Together We Break the Silence.” The initiative aims to raise social awareness, prevent violence, and highlight protection mechanisms for victims. A thematic event held on November 2, titled “Safe Women Police Officers,” focused on female officers to emphasize that violence can affect women regardless of professional status. Police Director Georgia Patronoudi noted the operation of 63 Domestic Violence Intervention Offices nationwide, stating that seeking help is “an act of courage rather than a sign of weakness.” On November 7, officials from HEN Greece presented an emergency kit, referred to as a “suitcase of freedom,” to the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis.

Entities

Greece · Hellenic Police · Ministry of Citizen Protection · France · Holy Metropolis of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Greece introduces emergency kits for domestic violence victims

    Greece has launched an emergency kit initiative for domestic violence victims, distributing kits to key offices as part of a national campaign to combat gender-based violence.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek Police launch initiative to combat domestic and gender-based violence

    The Hellenic Police and the Ministry of Citizen Protection launched a 25-day campaign in Greece to combat domestic and gender-based violence and support victims.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Greek institutions launch programs for family support and domestic violence prevention

    Greek religious and academic institutions are launching new programs focused on parental education and training volunteers to prevent domestic violence within local communities.

  4. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Hellenic Police receive domestic violence investigation training

    Hellenic Police officers participated in a specialized training program in Athens, held in cooperation with France, to improve the investigation of domestic violence and the interviewing of minor victims.

Sources

aixmi-news.gr · corfutvnews.gr · dete.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · lifo.gr · orthodoxia.info · patrapress.gr · pellasimera.gr · sinidisi.gr

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