### 1. member states shall ensure that children are provided specific adequate support as soon as the competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that the children might have been subject to , including having witnessed , violence against women or domestic violence. support to children shall be specialised and age-appropriate , respecting the best interests of the child. ### 1. member states shall ensure that children are provided specific adequate support as soon as the competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that the children might have been subject to , including having witnessed , violence against women or domestic violence. such support must be offered free of charge and on a long-term basis. support to children shall be specialised , fast and age-appropriate , respecting the best interests of the child in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the united nations convention on the rights of the child.


### member states shall establish and maintain safe places which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child. ### member states shall establish and maintain safe places which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access , this right of access may be curtailed or adapted in the best interests of the child. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child.


### member states shall establish and maintain safe places which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child. ### member states shall establish and maintain sufficient numbers of safe places that are adequately secure and separate from the home , which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child. domestic violence incidents must be systematically taken into account , in the best interests of the child , when determining custody rights and visiting rights in respect of children , in order not to compromise the rights or safety of victims and in order to avoid secondary and repeat victimisation.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , victims of so-called "honour crimes" , women detainees , or older women.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , older women , victims of so-called "honour crimes" or lbtiq women and other lgbtiq people subject to gender-based violence.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women in the uniformed services , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , women suffering from addiction or older women.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , especially in groups with a certain socio-economic background that poses an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence. where appropriate those measures shall be developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include training for teachers , awareness-raising campaigns for and together with youth , research and education programmes , in the framework of multi-annual programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders , in particular youth associations , as well as associations and organizations for the promotion of children’s rights.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns targeting all ages , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , including age-appropriate and comprehensive sexuality education and early intervention programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , which also include full information about the impact of such violence on children , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes as well as programmes to disrupt developmental pathways to violence , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at increasing sensitivity to the concept of consent , challenging harmful gender stereotypes , including those stemming from cultural or religious traditions , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. preventive measures shall also aim at remove , as far as possible , any economic barriers that might induce a woman not to report the violence she has suffered.


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , capacitating society with the knowledge to understand consent and identify and address instances of violence , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 6. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about the harmful practice of female genital mutilation. ### 6. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about female genital mutilation , intersex mutilation and other harmful practices.


### 6. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about the harmful practice of female genital mutilation. ### 6. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about the harmful practice of female genital and sexual mutilation.


### 8. member states shall ensure that sexual harassment at work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed. ### 8. member states shall , in consultation with the social partners , ensure that sexual harassment at work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed.


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims and offenders , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims and offenders , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner.


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , child and healthcare professionals , forensic doctors , social services , as well as volunteer workers , civil society organisations working with and for children and victims , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training which is mandatory and continuous and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or all forms of domestic violence and its mechanisms , including manipulation , psychological violence and coercive control , and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner.


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- , disability- and child-sensitive manner.


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , as quickly as possible , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- , language- , disability- and child-sensitive manner. this initial and ongoing training should include , among other subjects , information on the short- and long-term impact of such violence on children , their rights , the existing protection measures and clear guidance on the procedures to be taken , prioritising the well-being of the child.


### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation. ### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians , general practitioners , school nurses , gynaecologists and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of the offences listed in chapter 2 of this directive.


### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation. ### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation , intersex genital mutilation and other harmful practices.


### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation. ### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital and sexual mutilation.


### 3. persons with supervisory functions in the workplace , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent and address sexual harassment at work , including on risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , to provide support to victims affected thereby and respond in an adequate manner. those persons and employers shall receive information about the effects of violence against women and domestic violence on work and the risk of third party violence. ### 3. persons with supervisory functions in the workplace , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent and address violence against women , including sexual harassment at work and domestic violence , including on risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , to provide support to victims affected thereby and respond in an adequate manner. those persons and employers shall receive information about the effects of violence against women and domestic violence on work and the risk of third party violence and on how to support victims of gender-based violence , including domestic violence , at the workplace .


### 5. without affecting media freedom and pluralism , member states shall encourage and support the setting up of media training activities by media professionals’ organisations , media self-regulatory bodies and industry representatives or other relevant independent organisations , to combat stereotypical portrayals of women and men , sexist images of women , and victim-blaming in the media , aimed at reducing the risk of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 5. without affecting media freedom and pluralism , member states shall encourage and support the setting up of media training activities by media professionals’ organisations , media self-regulatory bodies and industry representatives or other relevant independent organisations , to combat stereotypical portrayals of women and men , sexist images of women , and victim-blaming in the media , aimed at reducing the risk of all forms of violence against women or domestic violence.


### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes. ### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes taking into account the special needs of victims.


### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes. ### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes , in particular in the case of child witnesses of violence and disabled women.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that targeted and effective intervention programmes are established to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , or reoffending. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that targeted and effective intervention programmes are established to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , or reoffending. particular attention shall be paid to a victim's safety during such programmes , where interaction is required or there is proximity.


### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence. special intervention programmes for potential offenders of child sexual abuse and exploitation should be arranged;


### 1. member states shall put in place appropriate mechanisms to ensure effective coordination and cooperation , at the national level , of relevant authorities , agencies and bodies , including local and regional authorities , law enforcement agencies , the judiciary , public prosecutors , support service providers as well as non-governmental organisations , social services , including child protection or welfare authorities , education and healthcare providers , social partners , without prejudice to their autonomy , and other relevant organisations and entities. ### 1. member states shall put in place appropriate mechanisms to ensure effective coordination and cooperation , at the national level , of relevant authorities , agencies and bodies , including local and regional authorities , law enforcement agencies , the judiciary , public prosecutors , support service providers as well as relevant non-governmental organisations , social services , including child protection or welfare authorities , education and healthcare providers , social partners , without prejudice to their autonomy , and other relevant organisations and entities.


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental and charitable and church-based organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations and social partners working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult relevant civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning the design and implementation of policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , including child witnesses of such violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women , domestic violence , or specialised non-governmental organisations working with vulnerable women and victims at a heightened risk of violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### providing assistance to union networks working on matters directly relevant to violence against women and domestic violence. ### providing assistance to union networks working on matters directly relevant to violence against women and domestic violence , including child witnesses of such violence.


### 1. member states shall have a system in place for the collection , development , production and dissemination of statistics on violence against women or domestic violence , including the forms of violence referred to in articles 5 to 10. ### 1. member states shall have a system in place for the collection , development , production and dissemination of statistics on violence against women or domestic violence , including the forms of violence referred to in articles 5 to 10 , as well as child witnesses of such violence.


### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence: ### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , age , belonging to a vulnerable group and disability of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence:


### the number of victims who experienced violence against women or domestic violence during the last 12 months , last five years and lifetime; ### the number of victims who experienced violence against women or domestic violence during the last 12 months , last five years and lifetime , with an indication of whether those women belonged to one of the at-risk groups identified in article 35(1) of this directive;


### (63) in order to ensure that victims of the offences of cyber violence contained in this directive can effectively realise their rights to have illegal material relating to such offences removed , member states should encourage the cooperation between providers of intermediary services. to ensure that such material is detected early on and tackled effectively and that victims of those offences are adequately assisted and supported , member states should also facilitate the establishment or use of existing self-regulatory measures of a voluntary nature , such as codes of conduct , including on the detection of systematic risks in relation to such cyber violence and the training of the providers’ employees concerned by preventing such violence and assisting victims. ### (63) in order to ensure that victims of the offences of cyber violence contained in this directive can effectively realise their rights to have illegal material relating to such offences timely removed , member states should encourage the cooperation between providers of intermediary services. to ensure that such material is detected early on and tackled effectively and that victims of those offences are adequately assisted and supported , member states should also facilitate the establishment or use of existing self-regulatory measures of a voluntary nature , such as codes of conduct , including on the detection of systematic risks in relation to such cyber violence and the training of the providers’ employees concerned by preventing such violence and assisting victims.


### referrals to medical forensic examinations; ### referrals to medical care , rape crisis centres , sexual violence referral centres and forensic examinations;


### referrals to medical forensic examinations; ### referrals to medical and psychological expertise , and medical forensic examinations;


### support to victims of cyber violence , including advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime. ### support to victims of cyber violence , including advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime as well as referrals to it-specialists with the ability to remediate compromised hardware from malicious software , including stalkerware.


### support to victims of cyber violence , including advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime. ### support to victims of cyber violence , including psychological support , securing of evidence and advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime.


### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings. ### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available without delay to victims before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings. the access to such services shall not be dependent on a victim making a formal complaint.


### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings. ### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings , regardless of their willingness to prosecute offenders.


### 3. member states shall ensure a sufficient geographical distribution and capacity of these services across the member state. ### 3. member states shall ensure a sufficient geographical distribution and capacity of these services across the member state , ensuring maximum possible safety and confidentiality for victims.


### 3. that body shall coordinate the collection of data referred to in article 44 , and analyse and disseminate its results. ### 3. that body shall coordinate the collection of data referred to in article 44 in a standardised format based on guidelines published by the commission not later than six months after the entry into force of this directive , and analyse and disseminate its results.


### the annual number of such victims , of reported offences , of persons prosecuted for and convicted of such forms of violence , obtained from national administrative sources. ### the annual number of such victims , of reported offences , of persons prosecuted for and convicted of such forms of violence , sentences imposed , obtained from national administrative sources.


### 1. by [seven years after the entry into force of this directive] at the latest , member states shall communicate to the commission all relevant information concerning the application of this directive necessary for the commission to draw up a report on the application of this directive. ### 1. by [five years after the entry into force of this directive] at the latest , member states shall communicate to the commission all relevant information concerning the application of this directive necessary for the commission to draw up a report on the application of this directive.


### (18) the use of information and communication technologies bears the risk of easy , fast and wide-spread amplification of certain forms of cyber violence with the effect of creating or enhancing profound and long-lasting harm for the victim. the potential for such amplification , which is a pre-requisite for the perpetration of several offences of cyber violence defined under this directive , should be reflected by the element of making certain material accessible , through information and communication technologies , to a ‘multitude’ of end-users. the term ‘multitude’ should be understood as referring to reaching a significant number of end-users of the technologies in question , thus allowing for significant access to , and potential further distribution of that material. that term should be interpreted and applied having regard to the relevant circumstances , including the technologies used to make that material accessible and the means these technologies offer for amplification. ### (18) the use of information and communication technologies bears the risk of easy , fast and wide-spread amplification of certain forms of cyber violence with the effect of creating or enhancing profound and long-lasting harm for the victim. cyber violence has severe implications for women’s participatory rights online. the hateful abuse to which women are subjected in online environments causes many women to withdraw from participating online , including from expressing their views on online platforms. violence against women in the digital sphere thus silences their voices and reduces their perspectives in public debate. the potential for such amplification , which is a pre-requisite for the perpetration of several offences of cyber violence defined under this directive , should be reflected by the element of making certain material accessible , through information and communication technologies , to a ‘multitude’ of end-users. the term ‘multitude’ should be understood as referring to reaching a significant number of end-users of the technologies in question , thus allowing for significant access to , and potential further distribution of that material. that term should be interpreted and applied having regard to the relevant circumstances , including the technologies used to make that material accessible and the means these technologies offer for amplification.


### (54) to effectively address negative consequences for child victims , support measures to children should include age-appropriate psychological counselling , together with paediatric care where necessary , and be provided as soon as competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that children might have been victims , including child witnesses of violence. in the provision of support to child victims , the rights of the child , as laid down in article 24 of the charter , should be a primary consideration. ### (54) growing up in a violent domestic environment has very negative implications for the child’s physical , emotional and social development and subsequent behaviour as an adult. exposure to violence as a child , either through experiencing maltreatment and/or witnessing partner violence , constitutes a risk factor for becoming vulnerable to victimisation , committing violence as an adult or experiencing behavioural , physical or mental health problems. to effectively address negative consequences for child victims , support measures to children should include age-appropriate psychological counselling , together with paediatric care where necessary , and be provided as soon as competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that children might have been victims , including child witnesses of violence. in the provision of support to child victims , the rights of the child , as laid down in article 24 of the charter , should be a primary consideration. cooperation between competent authorities and venues the child visits frequently , such as school , should be ensured , both to support the child and provide due support for other children and parents.


### (54) to effectively address negative consequences for child victims , support measures to children should include age-appropriate psychological counselling , together with paediatric care where necessary , and be provided as soon as competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that children might have been victims , including child witnesses of violence. in the provision of support to child victims , the rights of the child , as laid down in article 24 of the charter , should be a primary consideration. ### (54) to effectively address negative consequences for child victims and support them as well as possible , including during court proceedings , multidimensional support measures to children should include , in particular , support from professionals trained in listening to child victims , age-appropriate psychological counselling , legal support provided free of charge , together with paediatric care where necessary , and be provided as soon as competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that children might have been victims , including child witnesses of violence. such measures should be made available on a long-term basis , in line with the victim’s needs. in the provision of support to child victims , the rights of the child , as laid down in article 24 of the charter , should be a primary consideration.


### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account. ### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of adequately trained child protection or welfare workers who are able to inform the child on the situation and reassure it in a child-sensitive language. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be heard and be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child and , where possible , its wishes should be always taken into account.


### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account. ### (55) cases of domestic violence must be systematically taken into account , and the best interests of the child must take precedence , when deciding on custody rights and visiting rights in respect of children , in order not to compromise the rights or safety of victims and in order to avoid secondary and repeat victimisation. in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that sufficient numbers of supervised neutral places that are adequately secure and separate from the home , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account.


### 2. member states shall ensure that , in the application of this directive , particular attention is paid to the risk of intimidation , retaliation , secondary and repeat victimisation and to the need to protect the dignity and physical integrity of victims. ### 2. member states shall ensure that , in the application of this directive , particular attention is paid to the risk of intimidation , retaliation , secondary and repeat victimisation and to the need to protect the dignity , physical integrity and psychological integrity of victims.


### 2. member states shall ensure that the criminal offence referred to in article 5 is punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 8 years of imprisonment and at least 10 years of imprisonment if the offence was committed under aggravating circumstances referred to in article 13. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the criminal offence referred to in article 5 is punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 15 years of imprisonment and at least 20 years of imprisonment if the offence was committed under aggravating circumstances referred to in article 13.


### the offence resulted in the death or suicide of the victim or severe physical or psychological harm for the victim; ### the offence resulted in the death or suicide of the victim , bodily injury of the victim or severe physical or psychological harm to the victim;


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in article 5 of at least 20 years from the time when the offence was committed. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in article 5 and 5d of at least 20 years from the time when the offence was committed.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent risk that serious physical harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent risk that serious physical harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. in particular , if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall timely report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that an act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent risk that serious physical harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent or serious risk that serious physical harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent risk that serious physical harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is a risk that physical or psychological harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. professionals dealing with such cases should be trained in a targeted way to be able to approach all forms of violence and its mechanisms , focusing on the needs and concerns of victims as a priority.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or specialised support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services.


### 5. investigations into or prosecution of offences referred to in article 5 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative , and criminal proceedings shall continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn. ### 5. investigations into or prosecution of offences referred to in article 5 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative and , in cases where a report or accusation has been made , criminal proceedings shall continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn.


### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities. the competent judicial authorities shall verify at the latest at the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment as soon as possible. ### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities also in order to ensure the safety and protection of victims. the competent judicial authorities shall verify at the latest at the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment as soon as possible.


### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking. ### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the likelihood of the victim returning to the offender or suspect , the degree of control exercised by the offender or suspect on the victim and its potential effect on the evidence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , the involvement of children , the economic dependence of the victim on the offender or suspect , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking.


### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking. ### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of and access to weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , recent separation from an offender or suspect , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues including risk of suicide or behaviour of stalking.


### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility. ### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to adequate support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility.


### 2. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities can issue restraining or protection orders to provide long-term protection for victims or their dependants against any acts of violence covered by this directive , including by prohibiting or restraining certain dangerous behaviour of the offender or suspect. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities can issue restraining or protection orders to provide genuine and effective long-term protection for victims or their dependants against any acts of violence covered by this directive , including by prohibiting or restraining certain dangerous behaviour of the offender or suspect.


### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual conduct of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto are not permitted. ### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure the protection , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , of the victim's right to privacy and , in particular , to personal integrity , with any questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual conduct of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto not being permitted.


### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual conduct of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto are not permitted. ### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual conduct of the victim , her outfit or appearance or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto are not permitted.


### publish independent reports and make recommendations on any issue relating to such forms of violence; ### publish independent reports and make recommendations on any issue relating to such forms of violence , including identifying existing best practices;


### 2. member states shall ensure that victims are able to obtain a decision on compensation in the course of criminal proceedings. ### 2. member states shall ensure that victims , regardless of their age , are able to obtain a decision on compensation in the course of criminal proceedings.


### 2. article 27(3) and (6) and article 28(2) shall be applicable to the provision of support for victims of female genital mutilation. ### 2. article 27(3) and (6) and article 28(2) shall be applicable to the provision of support for victims of female genital and sexual mutilation.


### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 . ### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for children and end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 .


### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52. ### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language and in all the official languages of the eu. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. shelters should be able to direct victims to all necessary services , such as medical or legal assistance.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence , including disabled women and child witnesses of such violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. shelters should ensure active and continuous , physical presence of trained and specialised personnel to engage with and support the victims. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence , including by ensuring that there is access to single-gender shelters. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living.


### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status. ### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status. specialised women's shelters shall be available in every region , with one family place per 10 ,000 head of population.


### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. ### 2. child victims , including victims of witnessed violence , shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence.


### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. ### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. child victims of sexual exploitation and abuse online shall be provided with adequate reporting mechanisms to trusted flaggers , including the eu centre to prevent and combat child sexual abuse as per article 40 of the proposal for a regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse [2022/0155 (cod)] and have access to specific support mechanisms;


### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. ### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. child victims must also have access , if necessary , to legal support that is free of charge.


### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort. ### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children who were previously and carefully heard and whose will shall be taken into account , shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort.


### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort. ### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services and tailored to the specific needs of the victims. placement in shelters shall be a last resort.


### member states shall facilitate the taking of self-regulatory measures by providers of intermediary services in connection to this directive , in particular to reinforce internal mechanisms to tackle the online material referred to in article 25(1) and to improve the training of their employees concerned on preventing , assisting and supporting the victims of the offences referred to therein. ### member states shall facilitate the taking of self-regulatory measures by providers of intermediary services in connection to this directive , in particular to reinforce internal mechanisms to tackle and timely remove the illegal the online material referred to in article 25(1) and to improve the training of their employees concerned on preventing , assisting and supporting the victims of the offences referred to therein.


### member states shall facilitate the taking of self-regulatory measures by providers of intermediary services in connection to this directive , in particular to reinforce internal mechanisms to tackle the online material referred to in article 25(1) and to improve the training of their employees concerned on preventing , assisting and supporting the victims of the offences referred to therein. ### member states shall facilitate the taking of self-regulatory measures by providers of intermediary services in connection to this directive and facilitate technological solutions , in particular to detect , report and remove the online material referred to in article 25(1) and to improve the training of their employees concerned on preventing , assisting and supporting the victims of the offences referred to therein.


### this directive establishes minimum rules. member states may introduce or maintain provisions with higher standards , including such which provide a higher level of protection and support for victims. ### this directive establishes minimum rules. member states may introduce or maintain provisions and procedural guarantees with higher standards , including such which provide a higher level of protection and support for victims.


### nothing in this directive shall be construed as lowering , limiting or derogating from any of the rights and procedural safeguards that are guaranteed under the law of any member state which provides a higher level of protection. member states shall not lower that higher level of protection guaranteed at the time of entry into force of this directive. ### nothing in this directive shall be construed as lowering , limiting or derogating from any of the rights and procedural safeguards that are guaranteed under binding international instruments for member states and under the law of any member state which provides a higher level of protection. member states shall not lower that higher level of protection guaranteed at the time of entry into force of this directive.


### (40) those measures should include , in particular , empowering national judicial authorities to issue orders to providers of intermediary services to remove , or also to disable access to , one or more specific items of the material in question. those orders should be issued upon a sufficiently reasoned and substantiated request of the victim. considering the speed with which such material can spread online and the time it can take to complete criminal proceedings against the persons suspected of having committed the relevant offences , it is necessary for the effective protection of the victims’ rights to provide for the possibility of issuing , subject to certain conditions , such orders by means of interim measures , even prior to the termination of such criminal proceedings. ### (40) those measures should include , in particular , empowering national judicial authorities to issue orders to providers of intermediary services to remove , or also to disable access to , one or more specific items of the material in question. those orders should be issued upon a sufficiently reasoned and substantiated request of the victim. considering the speed with which such material can spread online and the time it can take to complete criminal proceedings against the persons suspected of having committed the relevant offences , it is necessary for the effective protection of the victims’ rights to provide for the possibility of issuing , subject to certain conditions , such orders by means of interim measures , even prior to the termination of such criminal proceedings. where providers are not based within the territory of where a judicial order is granted , they will nevertheless be obliged to take down such material within the relevant territory.


### the rights of victims of all forms of violence against women or domestic violence before , during or after criminal proceedings; ### the rights of victims of all forms of violence against women or domestic violence;


### victims’ protection and victims’ support. ### victims’ protection and victims’ support , irrespective of their sex or gender.


### chapter 2 offences concerning sexual exploitation of women and children and computer crime ### chapter 2 offences concerning sexual exploitation of persons and computer crime


### further measures to manage the offender or suspect’s behaviour , in particular under article 38 of this directive. ### further measures to protect the victim , such as requiring the offender to wear an electronic anti-approach bracelet or providing the victim with a serious danger phone , or any other measure to manage the offender or suspect’s behaviour , in particular under article 38 of this directive.


### 4. any breaches of emergency barring or restraining and protection orders shall be subject to effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal or other legal penalties. ### 4. any breaches of emergency barring or restraining and protection orders shall be subject to effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal or other legal penalties. the victim shall be informed of any breach of the protection orders and the competent authority should in such a situation immediately assess the possible risk of imminent harm and take the necessary protection measures.


### how to conduct the individual assessment under articles 18 and 19; ### how to conduct the individual assessment under articles 18 and 19 and to assess the level of risk to the victim and the measures to be applied;


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt removal of material referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , and articles 9 and 10. those measures shall include the possibility for their competent judicial authorities to issue , upon application by the victim , binding legal orders to remove or disable access to such material addressed to relevant providers of intermediary services. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt removal of material referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , and articles 9 and 10. those measures shall include the possibility for their competent judicial authorities to issue , upon application by the victim , binding legal orders to remove or disable access to such material addressed to relevant providers of intermediary services , including in situations where the provider of intermediary services is not based on their territory.


### the removal of that material is necessary to prevent or limit significant harm to the victim; ### the removal of that material is necessary to prevent or limit significant harm to the victim and further dissemination , thereby preventing revictimization;


### specialist support for victims of female genital mutilation ### specialist support for victims of female genital and sexual mutilation


### 1. member states shall ensure effective , age-appropriate support to victims of female genital mutilation , including by providing , gynaecological , sexological , psychological and trauma care and counselling tailored to the specific needs of such victims , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. this shall also include the provision of information on units in public hospitals that perform clitoral reconstructive surgery. such support may be provided by the referral centres referred to in article 28 or any dedicated health centre. ### 1. member states shall ensure effective , age-appropriate support to victims of female genital and sexual mutilation , including by providing , gynaecological , sexological , psychological and trauma care and counselling tailored to the specific needs of such victims , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. this shall also include the provision of information on units in public hospitals that perform clitoral reconstructive surgery. such support may be provided by the referral centres referred to in article 28 or any dedicated health centre.


### female genital mutilation ### female genital and sexual mutilation


### coercing or procuring a woman or a girl to undergo any of the acts referred to in point (a). ### coercing , inciting or procuring a woman or a girl to undergo any of the acts referred to in point (a).


### coercing or procuring a woman or a girl to undergo any of the acts referred to in point (a). ### coercing or procuring a woman or a girl to undergo any of the acts referred to in this article.


### participating with third parties in attacks referred to in point (a). ### participating alone or with third parties in attacks referred to in point (a).


### 3. member states shall ensure that an offender of the criminal offence referred to in article 5 , who has previously been convicted of offences of the same nature , mandatorily participates in an intervention programme referred to in article 38. ### 3. member states shall ensure that an offender of the criminal offence referred to in article 5 mandatorily participates , on top of their conviction , in an intervention programme referred to in article 38.


### 6. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in articles 7 and 9 are punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 1 year of imprisonment. ### 6. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in articles 7 and 9 are punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 2 years of imprisonment.


### the offender has previously been convicted of offences of the same nature; ### the offender has previously been convicted of offences of a similar nature;


### the offence was committed by causing the victim to take , use or be affected by drugs , alcohol or other intoxicating substances. ### the offence was committed by means of chemical submission , i.e. by causing the victim to take , use or be affected by drugs , alcohol or other intoxicating substances with or without their knowledge.


### 1. in the framework of the individual assessment which is to be carried out under article 22 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that , as regards victims covered by this directive , the additional elements as set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 of this article are assessed. ### 1. in the framework of the individual assessment which is to be carried out under article 22 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that , as regards victims covered by this directive , the additional elements as set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 of this article are assessed and integrated into the national platform for monitoring and individual and personalised assessment of the risks incurred by victims referred to in article 35a.


### a. whereas traineeships are a common way for young people to gain experience before finding stable employment; whereas traineeships can ease the transition from education or vocational training into the labour market; whereas it is crucial that optimal conditions and incentives are established to enable young people to have access to high-quality traineeships that will provide them with a useful learning experience , as well as work experience and the development of a relevant set of skills; whereas the skills acquired and the workload of traineeships must be proportionate to the remuneration for the traineeship; ### a. whereas traineeships are an important way for young people to gain experience before finding stable employment; whereas traineeships ease the transition from education or vocational training into the labour market; whereas it is crucial that optimal conditions and incentives are established to enable young people to have access to high-quality traineeships that will provide them with a useful learning experience , as well as work experience and the development of a relevant set of skills; whereas the skills acquired and the workload of traineeships must be proportionate to the allowance for the traineeship;


### c. whereas different types of traineeship exist across the union and not all types can be found in all member states; whereas most traineeships across the union can be divided into the categories comprising: open-market traineeships , traineeships associated with active labour market policies and traineeships that are part of professional training or part of an academic or vocational curricula; ### c. whereas different types of traineeship exist across the union and not all types can be found in all member states; whereas most traineeships across the union can be divided into the categories comprising: open-market traineeships , traineeships associated with active labour market policies and traineeships that are part of professional training or part of an academic or vocational curricula; whereas all these different types of traineeship provide an opportunity for young people to receive training , acquire skills that meet employers’ needs and gain easier access to the labour market in the future;


### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships; ### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people , with the special focus on young people from disadvantaged background , to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships;


### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships; ### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people , including those from disadvantaged groups , to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships;


### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships; ### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to encourage , facilitate and improve access for young people to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships;


### 1. underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice , which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities , as well as practical and professional experience , improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment; ### 1. underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of training in work practice , which should help young people gain confidence in their skills and capacities , as well as professional experience , give them better knowledge of the labour market and improve their employability by increasing their chances of obtaining regular employment;


### 2. stresses the need for high-quality traineeships to enhance the skills and employability of young people , thus easing their transition into the labour market; highlights that traineeships can be an opportunity for young people to learn and test different careers to find what jobs best suit their talents and aspirations; ### 2. stresses the need for high-quality traineeships to enhance the skills and employability of young people , including those with disabilities , thus easing their transition into the labour market; highlights that traineeships can be an opportunity for young people to learn and test different careers to find what jobs best suit their talents and aspirations;


### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; ### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships , whether in private firms , the third sector or the public sector , should offer a strong training and learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions (such as appropriate and reasonable payment , suitable working hours , health and social coverage) , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement;


### 3. highlights the need to tackle skills mismatches , while emphasising the potential added value in this regard for both employers and trainees; in this regard , highlights the need to offer traineeships in areas linked to skills needs of labour markets and future oriented sectors to overcome labour shortages in view of both the green and the digital transition; ### 3. highlights the need to tackle skills mismatches , while emphasising the potential added value in this regard for both employers and trainees; stresses , in this connection , the importance of on-the-job training and education; in this regard , highlights the need to offer traineeships in areas linked to skills needs of labour markets and future oriented sectors to overcome labour shortages in view of both the green and the digital transition;


### 4. states that some employers tend to misuse traineeships; calls on the commission to propose monitoring mechanisms at union level , especially in the framework of erasmus+ programmes , and facilitate greater provision of cross-border traineeship opportunities in order to increase the intra-union mobility of young people; ### 4. reiterates that traineeships are an excellent way of getting to know the labour market and of introducing young people to the business environment; rates highly the important work done by the erasmus+ programme in promoting cross-border traineeships and calls , as a consequence , for this to be taken into account at budget level in order to increase the intra-union mobility of young people;


### 5. stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social partners , civil society organisations and , in particular , youth organisations) in formulating guidelines and monitoring and evaluating implementation of the framework. ### 5. stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social and business partners , and civil society organisations) in formulating guidelines and in monitoring and evaluating implementation of the framework.


### – increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups , using an intersectional approach , ### – increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups ,


### - increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups , using an intersectional approach , ### - increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups ,


### 7. calls on the commission to propose extending the scope of the quality framework for traineeships to include all traineeships; ### deleted


### 8. calls on the commission to propose a directive to ensure adequate remuneration for traineeships in order to avoid exploitative practices; ### deleted


### 8. calls on the commission to propose a directive to ensure adequate remuneration for traineeships in order to avoid exploitative practices; ### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to take immediate steps to ensure the provision of high-quality paid traineeships , with due respect for the powers of the member states given the considerable variety of national regulations concerning traineeships , employment law and the level of involvement of the social partners;


### 8. calls on the commission to propose a directive to ensure adequate remuneration for traineeships in order to avoid exploitative practices; ### 8. calls on the commission to propose initiatives to ensure adequate remuneration for traineeships in order to avoid exploitative practices;


### 9. reiterates the central role that the european social fund plus (esf+) and the youth guarantee can play in contributing to an increase in the number of high-quality traineeships; urges member states , with the support of the commission , to use all available resources in this area; ### 9. reiterates the central role that the european social fund plus (esf+) and the youth guarantee can play in contributing to an increase in the number of high-quality traineeships; urges member states , with the support of the commission , to use all available resources in this area; calls on the commission to increase investment through the esf+ to support measures aimed at integrating disadvantaged youth;


### 9. reiterates the central role that the european social fund plus (esf+) and the youth guarantee can play in contributing to an increase in the number of high-quality traineeships; urges member states , with the support of the commission , to use all available resources in this area; ### 9. reiterates the central role that the european social fund plus (esf+) and the youth guarantee can play in contributing to an increase in the number of high-quality traineeships , including those that are accessible to disadvantaged groups; urges member states , with the support of the commission , to use all available resources in this area;


### 10. calls on the member states to better utilise the esf+ to help progression within education and training and transition to work , by supporting lifelong learning and employability with a view to facilitating full participation in society for all , and contributing to competitiveness14; ### 10. calls on the member states to better utilise the esf+ to help progression within education and training , reduction of barriers for people with disabilities and transition to work , by supporting lifelong learning and employability with a view to facilitating full participation in society for all , and contributing to competitiveness14;


### 10. calls on the member states to better utilise the esf+ to help progression within education and training and transition to work , by supporting lifelong learning and employability with a view to facilitating full participation in society for all , and contributing to competitiveness14 ; ### 10. calls on the member states to better utilise the esf+ to help progression within education and training and transition to work , by supporting upskilling , reskilling , lifelong learning and employability with a view to facilitating full participation in society for all , and contributing to competitiveness14 ;


### 12. calls on the commission to support the exchange of best practices between the members states on high-quality traineeships; encourages member states to provide guidance and assistance to employers , in particular microenterprises and small and medium sized-enterprises , to enable them to offer high-quality traineeships , and to offer incentives to employers that provide trainees a high-quality job placement after the successful completion of a traineeship; ### 12. calls on the commission to support the exchange of best practices between the members states on high-quality traineeships; encourages member states to provide guidance and assistance to employers , in particular microenterprises and small and medium sized-enterprises , to enable them to offer high-quality traineeships that are also accessible to people with disabilities , and to offer incentives to employers that provide trainees a high-quality job placement after the successful completion of a traineeship;


### 12. calls on the commission to support the exchange of best practices between the members states on high-quality traineeships; encourages member states to provide guidance and assistance to employers , in particular microenterprises and small and medium sized-enterprises , to enable them to offer high-quality traineeships , and to offer incentives to employers that provide trainees a high-quality job placement after the successful completion of a traineeship; ### 12. calls on the commission to support the exchange of best practices between the members states on high-quality traineeships that are accessible to all; encourages member states to provide guidance and assistance to employers , in particular microenterprises and small and medium sized-enterprises , to enable them to offer high-quality traineeships , and to offer incentives to employers that provide trainees a high-quality job placement after the successful completion of a traineeship;


### 13. welcomes the commission proposal to make 2023 the european year of skills; calls on the commission to place particular attention on quality and paid traineeships during the european year of skills; ### 13. welcomes the commission proposal to make 2023 the european year of skills; calls on the commission to place particular attention on quality , accessible and paid traineeships during the european year of skills;


### 15. calls on members states to implement adequate monitoring schemes to ensure that trainees’ first working experience is of a high quality; calls on the commission to convey guidelines for adequate monitoring schemes to ensure uniformity of data collection; ### deleted


### 16. calls for national labour market inspectorates to enforce compliance with existing regulations on high-quality traineeships; in this regard , calls for further awareness-raising , training and capacity building for national labour market inspectorates; ### 16. calls for national labour market inspectorates to enforce compliance with existing regulations on high-quality traineeships; in this regard , calls for further awareness-raising , training and capacity building for national labour market inspectorates and also for institutions and individuals responsible for organising and overseeing traineeships;