### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence. ### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent gender based violence by adopting a comprehensive multi-layered approach of primary , secondary and tertiary action. member states shall coordinate , sufficiently fund and evaluate all three approaches , in cooperation with women's specialist services and other civil society organisations. all such prevention measures shall be evidence-based , apply human rights approach over the whole life course , be grounded in gender equality and be carried out by qualified 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. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes. member states shall ensure meaningful involvement of and cooperation with all stakeholders , including relevant civil society organisations , social partners , as well as impacted persons , groups and communities , directly or through their representatives and representative 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. primary preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and high-quality and well-resourced education programmes , including comprehensive anti-discrimination and sexuality as well as feminist equality education , in early childhood education and care , in and outside of formal education , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , specialist services , including women’s specialist services , social partners , impacted communities , local and regional governments or authorities 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 in different formats accessible to persons with disabilities , via various media , and in a language that the victim can understand.


### 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 , maturity and language skills , 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 expecting and new parents , children , according to their age and maturity , persons with disabilities , persons living in rural areas , those in a crisis of homelessness , older women , women with no or low income , women detainees , undocumented and asylum seeking people , sexual and gender-identity minorities , women in all their diversity , racial and ethnic minorities , particularly vulnerable professional groups such as sex workers , and women with uncertain or without residence status 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 challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting gender equality , 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 , supporting men and boys to engage with positive masculinity and gender equality challenging harmful gender stereotypes , educating on the concept of consent , promoting gender equality , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , 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 and intersex genital mutilation , as well as forced sterilisation , forced abortion and forced contraception. these should be designed in cooperation with relevant affected communities to ensure full coverage of their needs as well as sensitive , appropriate and non-stigmatising communication.


### 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.


### 8. member states shall ensure that sexual harassment at work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed. ### 8. member states shall , in consultation with the social partners , ensure that gender-based violence and sexual harassment are defined , prohibited and addressed in relevant laws or policies. those national laws or policies shall identify and establish preventive measures , including by extending or adapting existing occupational safety and health measures , to cover sexual harassment at work and gender-based violence , as well as targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed at work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed.


### 8. member states shall ensure that sexual harassment at work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed. ### 8. member states shall ensure that sexual harassment at work is addressed in relevant national policies and company policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed. relevant due diligence policies and measures shall be incorporated in company policies at all levels. specialised support services , including women support services and civil society organisations working on women’s rights and gender based violence , shall be involved in the development of the relevant national and company policies and trainings.


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


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


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive initial and continued training as well as 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. such training should be development and organised in cooperation with specialised services and civil society organisations working on women’s and children’s rights.


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims and offenders , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , primary prevention workers , providers of specialised support services , victim support services , professionals wording in programmes for offenders , restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , trade union representatives and workplace health and safety representatives receive both general and specialist , as well as initial and long-term training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims and offenders , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of gender based violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- disability- , language- and child-sensitive manner. 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.


### 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 gynaecologists , and midwives and psychological support staff , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a non-discriminatory , understanding , respectful , gender- and culturally-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of sexual violence , including rape , female and intersex genital mutilation and other harmful practices , forced abortion and forced sterilisation , and other harmful practices , taking into consideration multiple and intersecting layers of discrimination to which patients may be exposed. linguistic and cultural mediators should always be available and trained to accompany the healthcare professional in treating fgm-affected patients. training on patients’ informed consent and on treating patients in a respectful , dignified , non-discriminatory , gender-sensitive manner , including those who experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination shall be put in place to prevent instances of violence in healthcare settings , particularly obstetric 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 in the workplace , in particular those with supervisory functions , 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 gender-based violence and domestic violence on work and the risk of third party violence. 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. member states shall ensure that employers have the obligation to provide mandatory and free of charge training to management and persons in supervisory functions as well as all other workers on a regular basis and in particular on entering the workplace.


### 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 , including in the uniformed services and in the goods and services sector , trade union representatives and workplace health and safety representatives , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent , respond and address sexual harassment , cyber violence at work and domestic violence , including on gender-responsive risk assessments , primary prevention measures 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 and witnesses affected thereby and respond in an adequate manner , as well as to recognise and address issues of violence also with offenders. those persons and employers shall receive information , training and guidance , about the effects of gender based violence on workers and the risk of third party violence and guidelines on how to deal with offenders , as well as adequate means to support victims of domestic violence at work , 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


### 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 , 2 and 3 shall include training on co-ordinated multi-agency co-operation to allow for a comprehensive and appropriate handling of referrals in cases of gender-based violence or domestic 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 training on coordinated multi-agency co-operation to allow for a comprehensive and appropriate handling of referrals in cases of gender based violence. such training activities shall be developed in cooperation with specialist services and women’s ngos to ensure effective cooperation between member states and civil society


### 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 gender-based violence 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.


### 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 people , sexist images of women , and victim-blaming in the media , aimed at reducing the risk of all forms of gender based 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 , including abstention from victim-blaming attitudes and behaviours , timely victim referral to specialised services including women’s specialised services and data treatment , to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes and to take into account the needs of victims.


### 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 gender-based violence 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 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 and support needs of victims who face a heightened risk of violence due to their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of gender , sex and other grounds as outlined in article 2 of this directive and shall encompass at least a module on the rights of victims of gender-based violence and a module aimed at developing soft skills , such as prevention of secondary victimisation , communication skills , active listening and empathy.


### 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 gender-based violence or domestic violence , or reoffending.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that targeted and effective intervention programmes are established to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , or reoffending. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that targeted and effective intervention programmes are established , in coordination with specialised support services , to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of gender based violence , or reoffending. the programs shall seek to hold offenders accountable , change attitudes and behaviours.


### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of gender-based violence or domestic violence.


### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of gender based violence. an admission or conviction shall not be a prerequisite for inclusion in intervention programmes


### 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 gender-based violence 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 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 gender-based 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 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 , particularly feminist women's organisations , social services , including child protection or welfare authorities , education and healthcare providers , social partners , without prejudice to their autonomy , and other relevant organisations and entities.


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


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , organisations working with persons in a vulnerable situation or with a heightened risk of domestic abuse , and community-based organisations , 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 be obliged to cooperate with , provide adequate funding for and consult specialised and civil society organisations , including nongovernmental organisations working with victims of gender based violence , especially feminist organisations , in particular those working with vulnerable women and girls and victims at a heightened risk of gender-based violence , to ensure their meaningful participation in the implementation of policies and initiatives on preventing gender-based violence. in particular , the commission and member states shall provide sufficient funding to non-governmental organisations , including specialist and women’s specialist services , to carry out the objectives set out in the present directive , and cooperate in providing adequate support to victims , policy-making initiatives , and regarding the development and implementation of information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes including training programmes , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


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


### providing assistance to union networks working on matters directly relevant to violence against women and domestic violence. ### providing assistance to union networks working on matters directly relevant to gender-based violence and domestic violence.


### providing assistance to union networks working on matters directly relevant to violence against women and domestic violence. ### providing assistance to union networks working on matters directly relevant to gender-based violence.


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


### 1. member states shall have a system in place for the collection , development , production and dissemination of statistics on violence against women or domestic violence , including the forms of violence referred to in articles 5 to 10. ### 1. member states shall have an harmonised system in place for the collection , development , production and dissemination of statistics on all forms of gender-based violence , including the forms of violence referred to in articles 5 to 11.


### 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 comparable data disaggregated by gender , sex , age of the victim and of the offender , the context in which the offence took place , and the type of offence , as well as the reason or multiple reasons which motivated the offence , including the offences referred to in articles 5 to 11:


### the number of victims who experienced violence against women or domestic violence during the last 12 months , last five years and lifetime; ### the number of victims who experienced gender-based violence or domestic violence during the last 12 months , last five years and lifetime;


### the number of victims who experienced violence against women or domestic violence during the last 12 months , last five years and lifetime; ### the number of victims who experienced gender-based violence during the last 12 months , last five years and lifetime;


### (63) in order to ensure that victims of the offences of cyber violence contained in this directive can effectively realise their rights to have illegal material relating to such offences removed , member states should encourage the cooperation between providers of intermediary services. to ensure that such material is detected early on and tackled effectively and that victims of those offences are adequately assisted and supported , member states should also facilitate the establishment or use of existing self-regulatory measures of a voluntary nature , such as codes of conduct , including on the detection of systematic risks in relation to such cyber violence and the training of the providers’ employees concerned by preventing such violence and assisting victims. ### (63) in order to ensure that victims of the offences of cyber violence contained in this directive can effectively realise their rights to have illegal material relating to such offences removed , member states should encourage the cooperation between providers of intermediary services , as well as between providers of intermediary services , authorities and civil society organisations , such as through the establishment of trusted flaggers pursuant to article 22 regulation 2022/2065. to ensure that such material is detected early on and tackled effectively and that victims of those offences are adequately assisted and supported , member states should also facilitate the establishment or use of existing self-regulatory measures of a voluntary nature , such as codes of conduct , including on the detection of systematic risks in relation to such cyber violence and the training of the providers’ employees concerned by preventing such violence and assisting victims , including psychological support.


### referrals to medical forensic examinations; ### referrals to medical care , including sexual and reproductive healthcare , rape crisis centres , forensic examinations and comprehensive healthcare services and social services , including the clinical management of rape;


### support to victims of cyber violence , including advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime. ### support to victims of cyber violence , including securing of evidence and advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime , psychological counselling , as well as advice and information on how to continue an active online life.


### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings. ### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and as long as needed after the violence occurred , criminal proceedings as well as relevant civil proceedings. such assistance and support shall be provided free of charge and with the possibility for national authorities to recover the costs from the offender.


### 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 gender based violence is available , free of charge , victims-centred and provided before , during and after the violence occurs.


### 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 in a standardised and machine-readable format determined-based on a guidance published by the commission , and analyse and disseminate its results.


### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies; ### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies , in particular eige;


### 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 issues barring or restraining orders , of reported offences , of persons prosecuted for and convicted of such forms of violence , obtained from national administrative sources , of the type of penalties , sentences or other measures applied , of termination of criminal proceedings and their reason for termination , of acquittals of the offender and their 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 , also providing support without the consent of the potential abusive partner. 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) when a child is a victim of violence or is at risk of becoming a victim , whether direct or as a witness , of an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that such access rights are suspended or terminated in the best interest of the child. in other cases , 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 always assess if it is in the best interest of the child to uphold such rights to access prior to visits. in case of a positive assessment , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account.


### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account. ### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of 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 , in line with the provisions of the convention on the rights of the child , should be always taken into account. member states should ensure that appropriate referrals are made to offenders programmes for the offender to address the violence exercised towards their partner and to improve their parenting – as appropriate and in the best interests of the child.


### 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 and implementation of this directive , particular attention is given to the risk of intersectional discrimination , intimidation , retaliation , secondary and repeat victimisation and to the need to protect the privacy , as well as the physical and psychological dignity and integrity of victims.


### “child” means any person below the age of 18 years; ### “child” means any person below the age of 18 years. when there are doubts about the age of the victim , irrespective of what is stated on seemingly official documents , and there are reasons to believe that the victim is below the age of 18 years of age , the victim shall be presumed to be a child pending age verification;


### “child” means any person below the age of 18 years; ### “child” means any person below the age of 18 years; where the age of the victim is not certain but there are reasonable grounds to believe that the victim is under 18 years of age , the victim is presumed to be a child and benefits from special protection measures pending age verification;


### “dependant” means a child of the victim or any person , other than the offender or suspect , living in the same household as the victim , for whom the victim is providing care and support. ### “dependant” means a child of the victim or any person , other than the offender or suspect , living in the same household as the victim on a part-time or fulltime basis , for whom the victim is providing care and support.


### 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. when competent authorities receive such a report , they shall ensure that the victim’s privacy is safeguarded and that they are protected against possible retaliation.


### 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 an act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further acts of violence are to be expected. where professionals report such instances of gender-based violence , including when the victim is a child , victims shall be duly informed in advance , a gender-sensitive and child-competent risk assessment and risk management conducted , and tailored safety , protection and support measures adopted before active steps are taken against the offender.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or specialist support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services , and to provide victims of sexual violence with appropriate medical care , including for the clinical management of rape. victims shall not be pressured to bring charges or report the offence to the authorities. victims shall be provided with information on the options available in securing evidence for an eventual criminal procedure , taking into consideration their actual physical and mental state and trauma.


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


### 5. investigations into or prosecution of offences referred to in article 5 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative , and criminal proceedings shall continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn. ### 5. investigations into or prosecution of offences referred to in articles 5 and 6 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative , and criminal proceedings may continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn under the condition that a comprehensive risk assessment has been conducted to identify and manage the emergent risks to the victim from a continuation of criminal proceedings.


### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities. the competent judicial authorities shall verify at the latest at the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment as soon as possible. ### 2. this specialised gender-sensitive individual assessment shall be initiated immediately by specialist services upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities. the competent judicial authorities shall verify at the latest at the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment without further delay.


### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking. ### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking. where relevant , the assessment shall also cover the need to suspend or terminate parental responsibility with rights to access of the offender or suspect in the best interest of a child , including with regards to prior or future civil rights proceedings , in accordance with article 26a.


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


### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility. ### 3. where needed , member states shall ensure that the competent authorities can refer child victims , including witnesses , to specialist support services without the prior consent of the abusive parent who is the holder of parental responsibility. in this case , the safety and protection needs of the non-abusive parent shall be assessed in parallel.


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


### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual conduct of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto are not permitted. ### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual history and/or victim blaming attitudes towards conduct or attire of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto , including , where relevant , notes from counselling or therapy sessions , are not permitted.


### 2. member states shall ensure that victims are able to obtain a decision on compensation in the course of criminal proceedings. ### 2. member states shall ensure that victims are able to obtain a decision on compensation in the course of criminal proceedings. this shall be without prejudice to the right of any person , in particular if they were not a civil party in the criminal proceedings , to claim compensation for damages from an offender in civil proceedings , in accordance with national legislation.


### 4. article 27(3) and (6) shall apply to the provision of support for victims of sexual violence. ### 4. article 27(3) , (6) and (7) shall apply to the provision of support for victims of sexual violence.


### 2. article 27(3) and (6) and article 28(2) shall be applicable to the provision of support for victims of female genital mutilation. ### 2. article 27(3) , (6) and (7) and article 28(2) shall be applicable to the provision of support for victims of female genital mutilation.


### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 . ### 2. member states shall ensure that the persons working on helplines and other channels are trained to be responsive , taking into account an intersectional approach. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 .


### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52. ### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , as well as other marginalised groups including providing support in easy to understand language and with speech-to-text options. telephone interpreting should also be made available for victims not speaking the national language/s. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. shelters and other interim accomodations shall be adapted to allow for children to stay with the holder of parental responsibilities who is not an offender nor suspect of violence.


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


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


### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status. ### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims and their dependants regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status.


### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status. ### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status and irrespective of their migration status.


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


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


### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort. ### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with non-violent parent or guardian , or in their absence , with a close relative , in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. children shall be heard and allowed to express their views on such placement in accordance with their age , maturity and language skills. placement in shelters shall be a last resort.


### 7. preventive measures shall also specifically address cyber violence. in particular , member states shall ensure that education measures include the development of digital literacy skills , including critical engagement with the digital world , to enable users to identify and address cases of cyber violence , seek support and prevent its perpetration. member states shall foster multidisciplinary and stakeholder cooperation , including intermediary services and competent authorities to develop and implement measures to tackle cyber violence. ### 7. member states shall foster multidisciplinary and stakeholder cooperation , including intermediary services and competent authorities to develop and implement measures to tackle cyber violence , which should be in full compliance with fundamental rights. preventive measures shall also specifically address cyber violence and in particular measures to protect young people. in particular , member states shall ensure that education measures include the development of digital literacy skills , including critical thinking and engagement with the digital world , to enable users to identify and address cases of cyber violence , seek support and prevent its perpetration. member states shall foster multidisciplinary and stakeholder cooperation , including a requirement for intermediary services and competent authorities to develop and implement measures to tackle cyber violence.


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


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


### (40) those measures should include , in particular , empowering national judicial authorities to issue orders to providers of intermediary services to remove , or also to disable access to , one or more specific items of the material in question. those orders should be issued upon a sufficiently reasoned and substantiated request of the victim. considering the speed with which such material can spread online and the time it can take to complete criminal proceedings against the persons suspected of having committed the relevant offences , it is necessary for the effective protection of the victims’ rights to provide for the possibility of issuing , subject to certain conditions , such orders by means of interim measures , even prior to the termination of such criminal proceedings. ### (40) those measures should include , in particular , empowering national judicial authorities to issue orders to providers of hosting services to remove , or also to disable access to , one or more specific items of the material in question. those orders should be issued upon a sufficiently reasoned and substantiated request of the victim. considering the speed with which such material can spread online and the time it can take to complete criminal proceedings against the persons suspected of having committed the relevant offences , it is necessary for the effective protection of the victims’ rights to provide for the possibility of issuing , subject to certain conditions , such orders by means of interim measures , even prior to the termination of such criminal proceedings. member states should ensure that these orders do not prevent providers of intermediary services from providing end-to-end encrypted services. applying effective end-to-end encryption to data is essential for trust in and security on the internet , and ensures the protection of privacy of victims who suffer from attacks online through , for instance , unauthorised third party access. furthermore , to ensure effective digital privacy , member states should not impose a general obligation on providers of intermediary services to limit the anonymous use of their services. in accordance with the principle of data minimisation and in order to prevent unauthorised disclosure , identity theft , non-consensual sharing of intimate or manipulated material , cyberstalking , cyber harassment , and other forms of digital abuse or misuse of personal data , recipients should have the right to use and pay for services anonymously wherever reasonable efforts can make this possible. this should apply without prejudice to the obligations of member states to protect the digital integrity of victims and the protection of their personal data.


### (41) any such measures to remove or disable access , including in particular such orders , are liable to affect the right and interests of other parties than the victims , such as the persons providing the material , the intermediary service providers whose services may be used and the end-users of those services , as well the general interest. therefore , it should be ensured that those orders and other measures can only be taken in a transparent manner and that adequate safeguards are provided for , so as to ensure that they remain limited to what is necessary and proportionate , legal certainty is ensured , all affected parties can exercise their right to effective judicial redress in accordance with national law , and a fair balance is struck between all rights and interests involved , including the fundamental rights of all parties concerned in compliance with the charter. a careful weighting of all rights and interests at stake on a case-by-case basis is particularly important in proceedings for interim measures. those orders should , as a general rule , be addressed to the specific provider of intermediary services that is best placed to act , in particular so as to limit any possible negative effects for freedom of expression and information. ### (41) any such measures to remove or disable access , including in particular such orders , are liable to affect the right and interests of other parties than the victims , such as the persons providing the material , the hosting service providers whose services may be used and the end-users of those services , as well the general interest. therefore , it should be ensured that those orders and other measures can only be taken in a transparent manner and that adequate safeguards are provided for , so as to ensure that they remain limited to what is necessary and proportionate , that human review and legal certainty is ensured , all affected parties can exercise their right to effective judicial redress in accordance with national law , and a fair balance is struck between all rights and interests involved , including the fundamental rights of all parties concerned in compliance with the charter. a careful weighting of all rights and interests at stake on a case-by-case basis is particularly important in proceedings for interim measures. those orders should , as a general rule , be addressed to the specific provider of hosting services that is best placed to act , in particular so as to prevent any possible negative effects for freedom of expression and information.


### (43) considering the potential importance of material that may be the object of the orders or other measures taken under this directive to remove or disable access thereto for investigating or prosecuting the relevant offences under criminal law , the necessary measures should be taken to allow the competent authorities to obtain or secure such material , where necessary. those measures could consist , for example , of requiring relevant intermediary service providers to transmit the material to those authorities or to preserve the material for a limited period that does not go beyond what is necessary. any such measures should ensure the security of the material , remain limited to what is reasonable and comply with the applicable rules on the protection of personal data. ### (43) considering the potential importance of material that may be the object of the orders or other measures taken under this directive to remove or disable access thereto for investigating or prosecuting the relevant offences under criminal law , the necessary measures should be taken to allow the competent authorities to obtain or secure such material , for the purpose of providing evidence , where necessary. those measures could consist , for example , of requiring relevant hosting service providers to transmit the material to those authorities or to preserve the material for a limited period that does not go beyond what is necessary to support and in the framework of the investigation. any such measures should ensure the security of the material , remain limited to what is reasonable , necessary and proportionate , and comply with the applicable rules on the protection of personal data.


### 2 victims at an increased risk of violence and specific risks ### 2 victims at an increased risk of gender based violence and specific risks , including intersectional discrimination


### “cyber violence” means any act of violence covered by this directive that is committed , assisted or aggravated in part or fully by the use of information and communication technologies; ### “cyber violence or gender-based cyber-violence” means any act or the extension of any act of gender-based violence covered by this directive that is committed , assisted or aggravated in part or fully by the use of information and communication technologies;


### further measures to manage the offender or suspect’s behaviour , in particular under article 38 of this directive. ### further measures to ensure that the offender or suspect’s to adopts a non-violent and pro-social behaviour , in particular under article 38 of this directive.


### 8. victims’ dependants shall be presumed to have specific protection needs without undergoing the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 to 6. ### 8. victims’ dependants shall be presumed to have specific protection needs without undergoing the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 to 7.


### 1. member states shall ensure that , taking into account the individual assessment referred to in article 18 , the competent authorities assess the victim’s and their dependant’s individual needs for support as provided for under chapter 4. ### 1. member states shall establish a system for the individual assessment that is adapted to the identification of immediate needs at the first contact and the support needs of victims within criminal proceedings , is repeated regularly , and is carried out in collaboration with other relevant authorities , depending on the stage of the proceedings. such systems should be adapted to vulnerable victims and to those being supported through a multi-agency centre.


### referral to support services ### referral to specialist support services


### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support in a timely and coordinated manner. ### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support , including medical care , in a timely and coordinated manner. they should be available without undue financial or administrative burden placed on the victim and irrespective of their residential or legal status.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities inform victims of the possibility to apply for emergency barring and restraining or protection orders , as well as the possibility to seek cross-border recognition of protection orders pursuant to directive 2011/99/eu or regulation (eu) no 606/2013. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities provide victims with the possibility to apply for emergency barring and restraining or protection orders , as well as the possibility to seek cross-border recognition of protection orders pursuant to directive 2011/99/eu or regulation (eu) no 606/2013.


### how to ensure the proceedings are conducted in a manner as to prevent secondary or repeat victimisation; ### how to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful way and that the proceedings are conducted in a manner as to prevent secondary or repeat victimisation;


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt removal of material referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , and articles 9 and 10. those measures shall include the possibility for their competent judicial authorities to issue , upon application by the victim , binding legal orders to remove or disable access to such material addressed to relevant providers of intermediary services. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt removal of material referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , and articles 9 and 10. those measures shall include the possibility for their competent judicial authorities to issue , upon application by the victim , binding legal orders to remove or disable access to such material addressed to relevant providers of hosting services; article 9 of regulation 2022/2065 shall apply to these orders mutatis mutandis


### 3. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 are valid for an appropriate time period not exceeding one year , subject to renewal for an additional appropriate time period , upon application by the victim , where the judicial authority seized considers that the conditions of paragraph 2 continue to be met. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 are terminated without leading to the finding of such an offence having been committed , the orders are invalidated and the provider of intermediary services concerned is informed thereof. ### 3. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 are valid for an appropriate time period not exceeding the duration of any related criminal proceedings or one year , subject to renewal for an additional appropriate time period , upon application by the victim , where the judicial authority seized considers that the conditions of paragraph 2 continue to be met. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 are terminated without leading to the finding of such an offence having been committed , the orders are invalidated and the provider of intermediary services concerned is informed thereof.


### 3. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 are valid for an appropriate time period not exceeding one year , subject to renewal for an additional appropriate time period , upon application by the victim , where the judicial authority seized considers that the conditions of paragraph 2 continue to be met. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 are terminated without leading to the finding of such an offence having been committed , the orders are invalidated and the provider of intermediary services concerned is informed thereof. ### 3. member states shall ensure that orders to disable access referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 are valid for an appropriate time period not exceeding one year , subject to renewal for an additional appropriate time period , upon application by the victim , where the judicial authority seized considers that the conditions of paragraph 2 continue to be met. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 are terminated without leading to the finding of such an offence having been committed , the orders are invalidated and the provider of hosting services concerned is informed thereof.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the orders and other measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are taken following transparent procedures and are subject to adequate safeguards , in particular to ensure that those orders and other measures are limited to what is necessary and proportionate and that due account is taken of the rights and interests of all parties involved. ### 4. member states shall ensure that the orders and other measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are taken following transparent procedures and are subject to adequate safeguards , in particular to ensure that those orders and other measures are limited to what is necessary and proportionate , that human review and legal certainty is ensured , all affected parties can exercise their right to effective judicial redress in accordance , and that due account is taken of the rights and interests of all parties involved , including the fundamental rights of the parties concerned in compliance with the charter.


### 5. member states shall ensure that the end-users of the relevant services are informed , where appropriate by the intermediary service providers concerned , of the reasons for the removal of or disabling access to the material pursuant to the orders or other measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and that those end-users have access to judicial redress. ### 5. member states shall ensure that the end-users of the relevant services are informed , where appropriate by the hosting service providers concerned , of the reasons for the removal of or disabling access to the material pursuant to the orders or other measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and that those end-users have access to judicial redress.


### 2. the services referred to in paragraph 1 shall be available free of charge and accessible every day of the week. they may be part of the services referred to in article 27. ### 2. the services referred to in paragraph 1 shall be available free of charge and accessible all day , every day of the week. they may be part of the services referred to in article 27. the support shall be provided regardless of the nationality , citizenship , place of residence or legal status of the victim.


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


### targeted support for victims with specific needs and groups at risk ### targeted support for victims with intersectional needs and groups at risk


### 2. the support services under articles 27 to 32 shall have sufficient capacities to accommodate victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance. ### 2. the support services under articles 27 to 32 shall be adequately funded to have sufficient capacities to accommodate victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance.


### 4. in order to ensure administrative data comparability across the union , member states shall collect administrative data on the basis of common disaggregations developed in cooperation with and according to the methodology developed by the european institute for gender equality in accordance with paragraph 5. they shall transmit this data to the european institute for gender equality on a yearly basis. the transmitted data shall not contain personal data. ### 4. in order to ensure administrative data comparability across the union , member states shall collect administrative data on the basis of common disaggregations developed in cooperation with and according to the methodology developed by eurostat and in line with the guidance referred to in article 39(3) and the european institute for gender equality in accordance with paragraph 5. they shall transmit this data to eurostat and the european institute for gender equality on a yearly basis. the transmitted data shall not contain personal data.


### 5. the european institute for gender equality shall support member states in the data gathering referred to in paragraph 2 , point (b) , including by establishing common standards on counting units , counting rules , common disaggregations , reporting formats , and on the classification of criminal offences. ### 5. eurostat , in close cooperation with the european institute for gender equality , shall support member states in the data gathering referred to in paragraph 2 , points (b) , (c) , (d) and (e) , including by establishing common standards on counting units , counting rules , common disaggregations , reporting formats , and on the classification of criminal offences. non-governmental organizations working on preventing and tackling gender based violence , including feminist organizations and women's specialist services , shall be involved and consulted in the development of the methodologies for surveys and administrative data collection regulated in this article.


### 6. the member states shall make the collected statistics available to the public. the statistics shall not contain personal data. ### 6. the member states shall make the collected statistics available to the public. the statistics shall not contain personal data. data collection for statistical purposes should be ongoing to monitor trends and to identify good practices and areas for improvement. eurostat and the european institute for gender equality shall prepare a report every two years on the statistics linked to the implementation of this directive and shall transmit it to the european parliament and the council. the commission shall ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to carry out such reporting.


### 7. the member states shall support research on root causes , effects , incidences and conviction rates of the forms of violence covered by this directive. ### 7. the member states shall support research in the field of all forms of victimisation covered by the scope of this directive in order to study root causes , effects , the prevalence and risks of criminal victimisation , incidences and conviction rates , the effectiveness of support services in supporting victims , the level of implementation of provisions in the directive , among others.


### excising , infibulating or performing any other mutilation to the whole or any part of the labia majora , labia minora or clitoris; ### excising , infibulating or performing any other mutilation to the whole or any part of the labia majora , labia minora or clitoris , including if performed by a healthcare professional and/or in a medical setting


### 1. member states shall ensure that inciting and aiding and abetting the commission of any of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 9 are punishable as criminal offences. ### 1. member states shall ensure that inciting , aiding , abetting and attempting the commission of any of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 10 are punishable as criminal offences.


### 2. member states shall ensure that an attempt to commit any of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 and 6 is punishable as a criminal offence. ### deleted


### 1. in the framework of the individual assessment which is to be carried out under article 22 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that , as regards victims covered by this directive , the additional elements as set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 of this article are assessed. ### 1. the framework of the individual assessment is to be carried out under article 22 of directive 2012/29/eu . member states shall ensure that , as regards victims covered by this directive , the additional elements as set out in paragraphs 2 to 8 of this article are assessed in the individual risk assessment. .


### — having regard to the european pillar of social rights , proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 at the gothenburg summit , in particular to its principle no 4 , ### — having regard to the european pillar of social rights , proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 at the gothenburg summit , in particular to its principles no 1 and 4 , the european pillar of social rights action plan and the 2021 porto social summit declaration committing to work towards a social europe and reinforcing social cohesion ,


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


### c. whereas different types of traineeship exist across the union and not all types can be found in all member states; whereas most traineeships across the union can be divided into the categories comprising: open-market traineeships , traineeships associated with active labour market policies and traineeships that are part of professional training or part of an academic or vocational curricula; ### c. whereas different types of traineeship exist across the union and not all types can be found in all member states; whereas most traineeships across the union can be divided into the categories comprising: open-market traineeships , traineeships associated with active labour market policies , traineeships that are part of professional training and traineeships that are part of an academic or vocational curricula;


### e. whereas studies have established links between the quality of traineeships and employment outcomes8 ; ### e. whereas studies have established links between the quality of traineeships and employment outcomes8 , with remuneration being the key quality criteria to what establishes a high quality traineeship8a;


### h. whereas a person may experience discrimination differently based on a variety of factors , including , but not limited to , that person’s gender , race , colour or ethnic origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , class or social origin , sexual orientation , physical or mental ability , or age; whereas it is crucial tofocus on addressing and overcoming all discrimination in traineeships and ensuring the accessibility of traineeships to persons and groups of persons who are furthest away from the labour market; ### h. whereas a person may experience discrimination differently based on a variety of factors , including , but not limited to , that person’s gender , race , colour or ethnic origin , nationality , genetic features , language , religion or belief , class or socio-economic origin , sexual orientation , physical or mental ability , or age; whereas young people living in the weaker financial circumstances , including people living in single-parent households , people with disabilities , migrants , people with lower education levels , young people not living with their parents and those from low work-intensity households , are less likely to have access to the resources required to undertake unpaid or low-paying internships9a; whereas it is crucial tofocus on addressing and overcoming all discrimination in traineeships and ensuring the accessibility of traineeships to persons and groups of persons who are furthest away from the labour market;


### i. whereas high-quality traineeships can contribute to combatting skills mismatches and consequent labour market shortages in the union , by reducing the search burden and matching the costs borne by traineeship providers and trainees; whereas too many young people are unable to find stable employment because they do not have the necessary skills or because they are working in jobs that do not match their skill set; whereas , at the same time , 40 % of employers cannot find people with the necessary skills to fill their vacancies9 ; ### deleted


### j. whereas about half of all 15 to 34-year olds in the union have gained work experience in at least one traineeship; whereas this means that approximately four million persons take part in at least one traineeship per year in the union10 ; ### j. whereas about half of all 15 to 34-year olds in the union have gained work experience in at least one traineeship; whereas the majority of young people report having worked two unpaid internships before getting stable employment11a; whereas this means that approximately four million persons take part in at least one traineeship per year in the union10 ;