### 4. where children report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence , member states shall ensure that the reporting procedures are safe , confidential , designed and accessible in a child-friendly manner and language , in accordance with their age and maturity. if the offence involves the holder of parental responsibility , member states should ensure reporting is not conditional upon this person’s consent. ### 4. where children report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence , member states shall ensure that the reporting procedures are safe , confidential , designed and accessible in a child-friendly manner and language , in accordance with their age and maturity and that , where necessary , the competent authorities are duly informed. if the offence involves the holder of parental responsibility , member states shall ensure that reporting is not conditional upon this person’s consent and that there is no obligation on the competent authorities to inform the holder of parental responsibility.


### 4. where children report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence , member states shall ensure that the reporting procedures are safe , confidential , designed and accessible in a child-friendly manner and language , in accordance with their age and maturity. if the offence involves the holder of parental responsibility , member states should ensure reporting is not conditional upon this person’s consent. ### 4. where children report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence , member states shall ensure that the reporting procedures are safe , confidential , designed and accessible in a child-friendly manner and language , in accordance with their age and maturity. if the offence involves the holder of parental responsibility , member states shall ensure that reporting is not conditional upon this person’s consent and that there is no obligation on the competent authorities to immediately inform that holder of parental responsibility.


### 5. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities coming in contact with a victim reporting offences of violence against women or domestic violence are prohibited from transferring personal data pertaining to the residence status of the victim to competent migration authorities , at least until completion of the first individual assessment referred to in article 18. ### 5. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities coming in contact with a victim reporting offences of violence against women or domestic violence are prohibited from transferring personal data pertaining to the residence status of the victim to competent migration authorities.


### 1. member states shall ensure that persons , units or services investigating and prosecuting violence against women or domestic violence have sufficient expertise and effective investigative tools to effectively investigate and prosecute such crimes , especially to gather , analyse and secure electronic evidence in cases of cyber violence. ### 1. member states shall ensure that persons , units or services investigating and prosecuting violence against women or domestic violence have sufficient expertise , including on the gendered understanding of violence , appropriate resources to protect victims and ensure their rights and effective investigative tools to effectively investigate and prosecute such crimes , especially to gather , analyse and secure electronic evidence in cases of cyber violence.


### 1. member states shall ensure that persons , units or services investigating and prosecuting violence against women or domestic violence have sufficient expertise and effective investigative tools to effectively investigate and prosecute such crimes , especially to gather , analyse and secure electronic evidence in cases of cyber violence. ### 1. member states shall ensure that persons , units or services investigating and prosecuting violence against women or domestic violence have sufficient training , expertise and effective investigative tools to effectively investigate and prosecute such crimes , especially to gather , analyse and secure electronic evidence in cases of cyber violence.


### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation. ### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds such as those referred to in article 35(1) and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to preventing secondary or repeated victimisation.


### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation. ### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation.


### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as victim protection centres and women’s shelters , social services and healthcare professionals. ### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as women's specialist support services , and other relevant actors , such as social services , child welfare services healthcare professionals , and other relevant victim protection centres and women’s shelters , social services and healthcare professionals.


### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as victim protection centres and women’s shelters , social services and healthcare professionals. ### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken by adequately trained professionals in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , including specialised victims protection centres and women’s and children’s support services , shelters , social services and healthcare professionals.


### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as victim protection centres and women’s shelters , social services and healthcare professionals. ### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as women's specialist services , and other relevant actors , such as social services , child welfare services healthcare professionals , and other relevant victim protection centres.


### 7. competent authorities shall update the individual assessment at regular intervals to ensure the protection measures relate to the victim’s current situation. this shall include an assessment of whether protection measures , in particular under article 21 , need to be adapted or taken. ### 7. competent authorities shall update the individual assessment at regular intervals , including during important junctures in the case and where there are alterations of parental arrangements to ensure the protection measures relate to the victim’s current situation. this shall include an assessment of whether protection measures , in particular under article 21 , need to be adapted or taken.


### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that support services contact victims to offer support. ### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that women’s specialised support services or specialist support services for lgbtiq victims of gender-based violence contact victims to offer support , only with the victim’s knowledge and consent.


### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that support services contact victims to offer support. ### 1. in addition to any referral , if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support , medical or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that specialist support services contact victims to offer support with due regard to their safety.


### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that support services contact victims to offer support. ### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that support services safely contact victims to offer support , only with the victim’s knowledge and consent.


### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that support services contact victims to offer support. ### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that specialised support services contact victims to offer support.


### 1. member states shall ensure that , in situations of immediate danger for the victim’s or their dependant’s health or safety , the competent authorities issue orders addressed at an offender or suspect of violence covered by this directive to vacate the residence of the victim or their dependants for a sufficient period of time and to prohibit the offender or suspect from entering the residence or to enter the victim’s workplace or contacting the victim or their dependants in any way. such orders shall have immediate effect and not be dependent on a victim reporting the criminal offence. ### 1. member states shall ensure that , in situations of danger for the victim’s or their dependant’s health or safety , and without undue financial or administrative burdens placed on the victim , the competent authorities issue orders addressed at an offender or suspect of violence covered by this directive to vacate the residence of the victim or their dependants for a sufficient period of time , to prohibit the offender or suspect from entering or coming closer than a prescribed distance from the residence or to enter the victim’s workplace , contacting the victim or their dependants or immediate family in any way and to remove weapons and other dangerous objects as well as arrest and detention in cases of immediate danger . such orders shall have immediate effect and not be dependent on a victim reporting the criminal offence. member states shall consider the use of electronic monitoring or any other supervision measures to ensure the enforcement of such orders.


### member states shall issue guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines shall include guidance on: ### member states shall issue guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines should be developed in close cooperation with women’s specialist support services (wss). those guidelines shall include guidance on:


### member states shall issue guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines shall include guidance on: ### member states shall issue gender-sensitive guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines , which shall be tailored to the competences of each authority , shall include guidance on:


### how to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner; ### the gender-understanding of this violence and how to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner;


### how to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner; ### how to best communicate with and treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner;


### how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds; ### how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds;


### how to avoid gender stereotypes; ### how to identify and avoid gender stereotypes and bias leading to gender-based violence against women ensuring inadequate response;


### how to refer victims to support services , to ensure the appropriate treatment of victims and handling of cases of violence against women or domestic violence. ### how to refer victims to specialised support services , including medical , to ensure the appropriate treatment of victims and their children and handling of cases of violence against women or domestic violence.


### provide independent assistance and advice to victims of violence against women and domestic violence; ### support specialised services in the provision of independent assistance and advice to victims of violence against women and domestic violence;


### 1. member states shall ensure that specialist support services referred to in article 9(3) of directive 2012/29/eu are available for victims of acts of violence covered by this directive. the specialist support services shall provide: ### 1. services referred to in paragraph 1 shall provide:


### 1. member states shall ensure that specialist support services referred to in article 9(3) of directive 2012/29/eu are available for victims of acts of violence covered by this directive. the specialist support services shall provide: ### 1. member states shall ensure that specialist support services referred to in article 9(3) of directive 2012/29/eu are available for all victims of acts of violence covered by this directive. the specialist support services shall provide:


### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; ### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to affordable , appropriate and accessible housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment;


### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; ### advice , information and support on any relevant immediate and long-term legal , social or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on administrative procedures , access to housing , education , childcare , training and assistance to remain in or find employment and physical and psychological medical care , with the assistance of cultural mediators where necessary;


### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; ### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , healthcare , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; as well as referrals to relevant general support services;


### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence. ### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence , including those with migrant background or disabilities and living in institutions.


### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence. ### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence. all specialist support should be public or non-profit and be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status.


### 3. member states shall ensure sufficient human and financial resources to provide the services referred to in paragraph 1 , especially those referred to in point (c) of that paragraph , including where such services are provided by non-governmental organisations. ### 3. member states shall ensure sufficient human and financial resources to provide the services referred to in paragraph 1 , including where such services are provided by non-governmental organisations.


### 3. member states shall ensure sufficient human and financial resources to provide the services referred to in paragraph 1 , especially those referred to in point (c) of that paragraph , including where such services are provided by non-governmental organisations. ### 3. member states shall ensure specialist support services provided by non-governmental organisations have sufficient human and financial resources to provide the services referred to in paragraph 1 , in addition to where such services are provided by state services.


### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services. ### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services , and be available and accessible to victims with disabilities or migrant background.


### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services. ### 4. member states shall provide the protection , medical and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services with clear referral protocols and taking the necessary measures to avoid any discrimination in the access , particularly regarding technological and geographical barriers. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal advice and aid , and police services.


### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services. ### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims. any combined offering of such services shall include at least first hand medical care , referrals to comprehensive healthcare services and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services.


### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. ### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on treating victims in a trauma- , gender- , and child-sensitive manner , avoiding gender stereotypes , preventing secondary or repeat victimization , and referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. such guidelines and protocols shall also address the specific needs of victims of sexual violence , as referred to in article 28.


### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. ### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds of discrimination.


### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. ### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare , social service and child protection professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant medical and support services and communicating with victims. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of intersectional discrimination.


### 6. member states shall ensure that specialist support services remain fully operational for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in times of crisis , such as health crises or other states of emergency. ### 6. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are state-funded and remain fully operational for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in times of crisis , such as health crises or other states of emergency , by providing sufficient upfront funding , to cover the costs to adequately adapt and respond to such crises.


### 6. member states shall ensure that specialist support services remain fully operational for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in times of crisis , such as health crises or other states of emergency. ### 6. member states shall ensure that support services referred to in paragraph 1 remain fully operational for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in times of crisis , such as health crises or other states of emergency.


### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner. ### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence and children having witnessed sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence and in recording instances of sexual violence whose motives are related to the sex , gender or gender identity of the victim. these centres shall provide for the clinical management of rape , medical and forensic examinations , timely referrals to comprehensive healthcare services , including sexual and reproductive healthcare services , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner and be provided with specialist support services for children. children under the age of 16 who have experienced sexual violence should not be interviewed several times and by many actors , thus revictimizing children.


### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner. ### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence , which should clarify whether the motives were related to the sex or gender and other personal characteristics of the victim. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner.


### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner. ### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support , psychological counselling and legal advice and aid , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner.


### specialist support for victims of sexual harassment at work ### specialist support for victims of sexual harassment , cyber violence and third-party violence in the world of work


### specialist support for victims of sexual harassment at work ### specialist support to address sexual harassment at work


### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes. ### member states shall , in consultation with the social partners , take measures to ensure external counselling services and legal services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work or cyber violence and harrassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace. the possibility of early conciliation should be available only if the victim so wishes. the costs of such counselling services and legal services shall be covered by the member state or by the employer.


### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes. ### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for workers and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately preventing and addressing such instances at work , including through social dialogue and occupational safety and health measures , on appropriate and effective remedies available to workers and employers , including the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes , and on measures to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all the individuals involved.


### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications. ### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications. member states shall take into consideration language barriers and provide services accessible in more languages than the one officially recognized in the country.


### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications. ### 1. member states shall ensure , and provide all resources for the establishment at national level of specialised , phone helplines for women victims of violence , or shall support the development of existing national helplines in those member states where they exist , to provide counselling , support , advice and information to victims of violence against women and domestic violence. the helplines shall be round-the-clock (24/7) , free of charge and staffed with a sufficient number of counsellors. the counselling , advice and information shall cover all forms of violence against women , including domestic violence , which disproportionately affect women. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications.


### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications. ### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. these helplines shall be run by or with the support of women specialist services , as the best equipped to apply a victim-centred approach when supporting women victims of gender-based violence. advice shall be provided confidentially with due regard for their anonymity with non-disclosure of the personal data of migrant women , women in international protection , for undocumented persons or for persons subject of return procedures pertaining to the residence status to competent migration authorities. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications.


### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications. ### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide information , legal advice and psychosocial care for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. it shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity by trained professionals . member states shall also ensure the provision of such service through other information and communication technologies , including online applications.


### 4. [member states shall ensure that the service under paragraph 1 for victims of violence against women is operated under the harmonised number at eu level “116 016” and that the end-users are adequately informed of the existence and use of such number.] ### deleted


### 4. [member states shall ensure that the service under paragraph 1 for victims of violence against women is operated under the harmonised number at eu level “116 016” and that the end-users are adequately informed of the existence and use of such number.] ### 4. member states shall introduce the harmonised number at eu level “116 016” that will operate in cooperation with national helplines providing the services under paragraph 1 and shall ensure that the end-users are adequately informed of the existence and use of such number. this european number will allow to transfer the call to the national helplines. it shall also be provided confidentially or with due regard to anonymity and by trained professionals.


### 2. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be equipped to accommodate the specific needs of children , including child victims. ### 2. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be equipped to accommodate the specific needs of single-parent families and children , including child victims.


### 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. support to children shall be specialised and age-appropriate , respecting the best interests of the child and shall not require the prior consent of the holders of parental responsibility who are offenders or suspect.


### 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 take the necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that , in the determination of custody and visitation rights of children , incidents of violence covered by the scope of this directive are taken into account. the exercise of any visitation or custody rights must not at any moment jeopardise the rights and safety of the victim or children. as a rule custody rights should be withdrawn for convicted perpetrators.


### 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 responsibility 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 ensure the safety of non-abusive holders of parental responsibility during the process.


### 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 , not being contrary to the interests of the child , the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child.


### 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 in prostitution , 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 experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination , 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 at risk of poverty , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , victims of so-called "honour crimes" , women in prostitution , women detainees , older women , lbtiq+ women , other lgbtiq people subject to domestic violence and children.


### 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.


### 3. the support services shall be available for third-country nationals who are victims of violence against women and domestic violence , including for applicants for international protection , for undocumented persons and for persons subject of return procedures in detention. member states shall ensure that victims who request so may be kept separately from persons of the other sex in detention facilities for third-country nationals subject of return procedures , or accommodated separately in reception centres for applicants for international protection. ### 3. the support services shall be available for third-country nationals who are victims of violence against women and domestic violence , including for applicants for international protection , for undocumented persons and for persons subject of return procedures in detention. member states shall ensure that victims who are applicants for international protection , undocumented persons and persons subject of return procedures in detention have the right to remain in the country of the legal process until the conclusion of investigations and/or the provision of counselling/medical services to victims. member states shall ensure that victims who request so may be kept separately from persons of the other sex in detention facilities for third-country nationals subject of return procedures , or accommodated separately in reception centres for applicants for international protection.


### 4. member states shall ensure that persons can report occurrences of violence against women or domestic violence in reception and detention centres to the relevant staff and that protocols are in place to adequately and swiftly address such reports in accordance with the requirements in article 18 , 19 and 20. ### 4. member states shall ensure that persons can report occurrences of violence against women or domestic violence in reception and detention centres to the relevant staff , that the relevant staff has received proper training to ensure protection and avoid re-victimisation of victims and that protocols are in place to adequately and swiftly address such reports in accordance with the requirements in article 18 , 19 and 20.


### 4. member states shall ensure that persons can report occurrences of violence against women or domestic violence in reception and detention centres to the relevant staff and that protocols are in place to adequately and swiftly address such reports in accordance with the requirements in article 18 , 19 and 20. ### 4. member states shall ensure that occurrences of violence against women or domestic violence can be reported by victims living in institutions , such as prisons , residential and mental health centres , reception and detention centres , to the relevant staff and that protocols are in place to adequately and swiftly address such reports in accordance with the requirements in article 18 , 19 and 20.


### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence. ### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence , adopting a holistic approach with three levels of primary , secondary and tertiary prevention. the member states coordinate , finance and evaluate the three approaches , in cooperation with the specialised services of women's associations and other civil society organisations .


### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence. ### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence by adopting a comprehensive three-pronged prevention approach of primary , secondary and tertiary action. member states shall coordinate , sufficiently fund and evaluate all three approaches , in cooperation with women's specialist support services and other civil society organisations.


### 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 long-term awareness-raising campaigns to deconstruct gender stereotypes , behaviours that fully respect the equality of rights and dignity between women and men , research into the risk factors favouring violence against women , including domestic violence , and protection mechanisms and programme evaluation.and education programmes , they include in particular programmes of emotional and sexual education with respect for the other , with a gender equality approach , from the youngest age , and adapted to the age throughout the schooling. these measures shall be developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. these prevention measures should be evidence-based , apply a human rights and life-span approach , be based on gender equality and be implemented by trained prevention workers.


### 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. primary preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , social dialogue and collective bargaining , research and education programmes , developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , women's specialist support services , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. such prevention measures shall be evidence-based , apply a human rights approach over the whole life course and be grounded in gender equality.


### 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 socio-emotional competencies , empathy and healthy and respectful relationships , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public , taking into account cultural and language barriers , and in formats accessible to persons with disabilities.


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public , in different formats , through different media and in appropriate languages and language levels .


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection , medical and support measures available to the general public in different formats , via various media , and in relevant languages. such information shall be evidence-based , apply a human rights approach over the whole life course , and be grounded in human rights and gender equality.


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall ensure that information on preventive measures and on the rights of victims , access to justice and to legal advice and aid , and the available protection and support measures and services are available to the victims and to the general public.


### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way. ### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language and cultural barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way.


### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way. ### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including older women , women at risk of poverty , women in rural areas and migrant women , taking into consideration higher risk of isolation and difficulties to access information , children and young people , according to their gender , age and maturity , and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way.


### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way. ### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , undocumented migrant women , lbt women , asylum-seeking women and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way.


### 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 raising awareness of the concept of consent , empowering and emancipating women and girls , 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. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at empowering women and girls , challenging harmful gender stereotypes , and patterns that promote supremacy and authoritarian behaviour of men over women promoting equality between women and men , mutual respect , non-violent conflict resolution in interpersonal relationships , and the right to personal integrity , 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 empowering women and girls , 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. these measures shall also promote bystander intervention , solidarity with victims and holding perpetrators accountable.


### 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 the harmful practice of female genital mutilation and forced sterilisation.


### 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 and intersex genital 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 , in consultation with the social partners , shall ensure that sexual harassment and cyber violence at work as well as domestic violence 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. trade unions , workers’ representatives as well as labour inspectorates should be involved in the definition and implementation of prevention policies at workplace level.


### 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 , including in not-for-profit and ngo sectors , and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , including trade union and workplace health and safety representatives , 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 , taking into consideration cultural and language barriers.


### 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 , primary prevention workers , providers of specialized support services , and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist mandatory 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 , , including manipulation , psychological violence , coercive control , the relevance of intimate partner violence to children’s rights , their protection and their well-being , and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. this training should also educate all professionals involved on how to best communicate with , support victims , while enabling them to evaluate each situation using reliable risk assessment tools and equip them with adequate skills to detect signs of abuse. the training shall be provided by qualified trainers from women specialist services adhering to stringent quality standards in terms of training duration , frequency , methods and outcomes in line with the objectives of this directive. member states shall establish specialised courts or sections , dealing with victims of violence against women and domestic violence and shall ensure child and women-victim-friendly justice , including comprehensive assessment units dealing with gender-based violence composed of forensic doctors , psychologists and social workers who work in coordination with the public services specialised in gender-based violence in charge of assisting victim.


### 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 , prevention workers , providers of specialised support services , victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist mandatory training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of sexual exploitation , gender-based violence and violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive and human rights-based manner. the training shall be provided by qualified trainers from women's and lgbtiq specialist support services adhering to stringent quality standards in terms of training duration , frequency , methods and outcomes in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 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 , forensic medical personnel , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , professionals working with women in institutions , such as residential care homes , asylum centres and prisons , labour inspectors , 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. this training shall be free , including the support material , and shall take place during working hours.


### 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 and intersex genital mutilation and other harmful practices , forced sterilization , forced abortion , forced pregnancy , surrogacy and sexual violence.


### 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.


### 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 as well as trade union and workplace health and safety representatives , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent and address sexual harassment , cyber violence at work and domestic violence , including on gender-responsive risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , including risks of gender-based violence and harassment form third-parties and risk of domestic violence , 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. they shall also receive specific information and targetted training to prevent sexual harassment of the most marginalised groups , who are often less likely to report the offence and be believed , such as undocumented women workers , lgbt+ women and women with disabilities. they shall also receive training on how to recognise instances of domestic violence and provide support to victims and ensure that victims are able to continue working in a safe environment.


### 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. everyone in the workplace , in both the public and private sectors , and in particular persons with supervisory functions , 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.


### 4. the training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall include training on co-ordinated multi-agency co-operation to allow for a comprehensive and appropriate handling of referrals in cases of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 4. the training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall include feminist training on co-ordinated multi-agency co-operation to allow for a comprehensive and appropriate handling of referrals in cases 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 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 , including victims with migrant background or disabilities.


### 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 mandatorily and appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes.


### 7. training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be regular and mandatory , including on cyber violence , and built on the specificities of violence against women and domestic violence. such training activities shall include training on how to identify and address the specific protection and support needs of victims who face a heightened risk of violence due to their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds. ### 7. training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be regular and mandatory , including on cyber violence , and built on the specificities of violence against women and domestic violence. such training activities shall include training on how to avoid re-victimisation and secondary victimisation and on how to address both gender stereotypes and bias and the specific protection and support needs of victims who face a heightened risk of violence due to their experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination. the training shall be provided by qualified trainers adhering to stringent quality standards in terms of training duration , frequency , methods and outcomes in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 7. training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be regular and mandatory , including on cyber violence , and built on the specificities of violence against women and domestic violence. such training activities shall include training on how to identify and address the specific protection and support needs of victims who face a heightened risk of violence due to their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds. ### 7. training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be regular and mandatory , including on cyber violence , and built on the specificities of violence against women and domestic violence. such training activities shall include training on how to identify and address the specific protection , medical and support needs of victims who face a heightened risk of violence due to their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds , including establishing solid referral pathways to women's support services , abstention from victim-blaming attitudes and behaviours and confidential data processing.


### 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 and domestic violence , or reoffending , and to ensure the safety and rights of victims in close collaboration with specialised support services. these programmes shall incorporate a gendered approach , tackle stereotypes , address non-violent behaviour in interpersonal relationships with a view to changing violent behavioural patterns and take into consideration the digital manifestations of violence against 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 , in coordination with women's specialist support services , to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , or reoffending. the programs should seek to hold perpetrators accountable and change attitudes and behaviours.


### 1. member states shall adopt and implement state-wide effective , comprehensive and co-ordinated policies encompassing all relevant measures to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women and domestic violence. ### 1. member states shall adopt and implement state-wide effective , comprehensive and co-ordinated policies encompassing all relevant measures to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women in all their diversity and domestic violence.


### 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 , structured and regular coordination and cooperation , at the national , regional and local 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 , in particular women’s specialist support services , 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 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.


### 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 , in the framework of permanent structures , cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , and social partners , 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 create sustainable structures for consultation and partnerships with relevant ngos and women’s specialist support services working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing adequate support to victims , policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes including training programs , 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 and sufficient funding to union networks , umbrella organisations and eu-wide ngos working on matters directly relevant to women's rights , sexual exploitation , gender-based violence , violence against women and domestic 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 , analysis , production and dissemination of statistics and research on violence against women and domestic violence , including the forms of violence referred to in articles 5 to 10.


### 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 collected at the level of law enforcement intervention and disaggregated by sex or gender , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender , the existence of a sexual violence dimension , whether the violence had a gendered motivation , other socio-demographic characteristics relevant for an intersectional analysis , and type of offence:


### 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 of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence as well as in relation to intersecting forms of discrimination and other relevant sociodemographic characteristics:


### referrals to medical forensic examinations; ### referral to medical care , including to sexual and reproductive services such as rape crisis centres and sexual violence as well as referrals to forensic examinations and social services;


### 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 tailored assistance and support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence is available and provided , including before , during and after the violence occurs.


### 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 support services referred to in paragraph 1 are available to victims immediately after the violence takes place and until the recovery of the victim.


### 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 , paying particular attention to making services accessible to women in rural and remote areas in a safe and confidential manner.


### 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 with particular attention to making services accessible to women in rural and remote areas in a safe and confidential manner.


### 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 , analyse and disseminate its results and make recommendations and proposals to improve indicators and information and data collection systems.


### 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 orders issued and measures granted , of persons prosecuted for , convicted and acquitted of such forms of violence , of penalties and/or measures imposed , of dismissal and withdrawal of complaints , of incidents reported to helplines or health and social services , of electronic monitoring obtained from national administrative sources and the length of the procedures as well as compensations and other forms of reparation.


### 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 , obtained from national administrative sources , of the type of penalties and/or measures applied; of termination of criminal proceedings and its reason; of acquittals of the offender and its reasons.


### (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 , 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 without requiring the prior consent of the holders of parental responsibility who are offenders or suspect. 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) member states shall take measures to ensure that , in determination of custody and contact or visitation rights of children , judicial authorities take into account incidents of violence against women and domestic violence and the results of the risk assessments concerning the non-abusive parent and the child victim , including child witnesses and orphans. member states shall put in place measures to ensure that the exercise of any visitation or custody rights does not jeopardise the rights and safety of the victim or children. the rights or claims of perpetrators or alleged perpetrators during and after judicial proceedings , with respect to property , privacy , child custody , access , contact and visitation , should be determined in the light of women’s and children’s human rights to life and physical , sexual and psychological integrity and guided by the principle of the best interests of the child. failing to address violence against women and domestic violence in custody rights and visitation decisions is a violation by neglect of the human rights to life , to a life without violence , and to the healthy development of women and children. member states should ensure the recognition of witnessing violence against a close person as jeopardising the best interest of the child; the best interest of the child and children's views should be of primary consideration and prevail over any perpetrators’ or suspects rights and also over any visiting rights of other persons having ties with the children. where there is a reasonable doubt concerning safe contact with the child from both a physical and emotional perspective , visiting and custody rights of the abusive parent shall be suspended. in cases of visitations rights of a suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , only when visits are considered to be adequate and in the interest of the child , and in order to ensure the safety of children and victims during possible visits , 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. supervised neutral places for visits with a suspect should always ensure the safety of both the child and the non-abusive holder of parental responsibility where relevant. 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. where necessary , member states shall ensure that judicial authorities act without delay to remove visiting rights permanently from perpetrators that continue to offend or do not engage in long term meaningful parenting programmes leading to improved outcomes for children. the withdrawal of the custody and visitation rights of the violent partner and awarding exclusive custody to the mother , if she is a victim of violence , can represent the only way to prevent further violence and the secondary victimisation.


### 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 and rights of victims , particularly physical and mental integrity , privacy and safety , as well as those of witnesses.


### 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 and physical integrity of victims and their children.


### the offence resulted in the death or suicide of the victim or severe physical or psychological harm for the victim; ### deleted


### 6. if the victim is a child , the limitation period shall commence at the earliest once the victim has reached 18 years of age. ### 6. if the victim is a child , the limitation period shall commence at the earliest once the victim has reached 18 years of age and shall be provided for at least 20 years.


### 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. 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. where professionals report such instances of domestic violence or violence against women affecting children , victims must be duly informed; a gender-sensitive and child-competent risk assessment and risk management conducted , and tailored safety , protection and support measures adopted immediately.