### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. ### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for all relevant professionals , including healthcare , social services , and child protection or welfare services professionals on identifying and providing appropriate gender-sensitive support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services and avoiding secondary victimisation. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. such guidelines shall be elaborated and reviewed and , where necessary updated , on a regular basis , in light of their practical application , in consultation and cooperation with women´s specialist services , victim protection centres , healthcare professionals and other relevant actors , based on evidence , their expertise and best practices and taking into consideration the process and content of the individual assessment of protection and support needs , as referred to in article 18 and 19.


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


### 6. member states shall ensure that specialist support services remain fully operational for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in times of crisis , such as health crises or other states of emergency. ### 6. member states shall ensure that specialist support services remain fully operational for victims of violence against women and domestic violence in times of crisis , such as health crises or other states of emergency. member state shall work towards a specific eu protocol on violence against women in times of crisis and emergency , taking into account the lessons learnt during previous crisis situations or emergencies.


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


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


### specialist support for victims of sexual harassment at work ### specialist support for victims of gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work


### specialist support for victims of sexual harassment at work ### specialist support for victims of sexual harassment in the world of work


### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes. ### member states shall ensure external specialised , gender-sensitive , free of charge and confidential counselling services are available for both workers and employers in cases of gender-based violence and harassment , particularly sexual harassment in the world of work. these services shall include advice on adequately preventing and addressing such instances in the world of work including through social dialogue , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes.


### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes. ### member states shall ensure that safe , confidential and effective complaint and investigation mechanisms are available for victims and that external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment in the world of work. these services shall include advice on adequately preventing and addressing such instances in the world of work , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes.


### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide advice for victims of violence against women and domestic violence. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other information and communication technologies , including online applications. ### 1. member states shall set up state-wide round-the-clock (24/7) telephone helplines , free of charge , to provide specialist advice , information and counselling for victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence by trained professionals. advice shall be provided confidentially or with due regard for their anonymity. member states shall ensure the provision of such service also through other secure and accessible information and communication technologies , including online applications , in order to ensure a wide variety of contact options for the victims , including victims with disabilities.


### 2. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be equipped to accommodate the specific needs of children , including child victims. ### 2. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be equipped to accommodate the specific rights and needs of persons with disabilities as well as children , including child victims.


### member states shall establish and maintain safe places which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child. ### member states shall establish and maintain safe places which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , and in the best interests of the child , at the same time allowing for avoidance of contact between the offender or suspect and the non-violent parent or their relatives when accompanying the child to the meeting.


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


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


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


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with no or low income , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , or women from sexual or gender-identity minorities , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women.


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


### 4. member states shall ensure that persons can report occurrences of violence against women or domestic violence in reception and detention centres to the relevant staff and that protocols are in place to adequately and swiftly address such reports in accordance with the requirements in article 18 , 19 and 20. ### 4. member states shall ensure that persons can report occurrences of violence against women or domestic violence in reception and detention centres as well as in institutional care facilities to the relevant staff and that protocols are in place to adequately and swiftly address such reports in accordance with the requirements in article 18 , 19 and 20.


### 1. member states shall take appropriate actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence. ### 1. member states shall take all appropriate and targeted actions to prevent violence against women and domestic violence , based on a three-pronged approach including primary , secondary as well as tertiary prevention , and ensure their adequate coordination.


### 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 , in particular campaigns aimed at tackling stigma surrounding domestic and gender-based violence , informing victims of available supports and educating all persons on recognising signs of violence and how to support victims safely , as well as other measures such as social dialogue and collective bargaining , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. primary preventive measures shall be aimed at preventing violence from ever occurring and shall include awareness-raising campaigns to increase understanding among the general public of the different manifestations of all forms of violence and their consequences , and social protection policies , research on risk and protective factors of violence against women and domestic violence , and education programmes throughout life cycle adapted to the capacity of learners , especially age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality and relationship education and equality education both in and outside of formal education as well as programmes on prevention-relevant skills.


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


### 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 and in formats accessible to persons with disabilities.


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available and easily accessible to the general public , via various medias , in relevant languages and in different formats , including in formats accessible to persons with disabilities.


### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , and persons with disabilities , taking into consideration language barriers and different levels of literacy and abilities. information for children shall be formulated in a child-friendly way. ### 4. targeted action shall be addressed to groups at risk , including children , according to their age and maturity , older persons , persons with disabilities , persons living in institutions , lgbti+ persons , migrants , refugees , expectant and new parents and persons experiencing homelessness 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 with specific needs and groups at risk , such as those referred to in article 35 (1) and 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.


### 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 and dismantling harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men as well as respect of consent and bodily autonomy , encouraging all persons , including men and boys , to act as positive role models in combatting gender-based and domestic violence in order to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about the pattern of gradual escalation of violence against women and domestic violence which can culminate in the killing of women.


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


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase awareness of the specific escalatory pattern of violence against women and domestic violence which can culminate in the killing of women.


### 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.


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


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


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


### 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 gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed.


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


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


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


### 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 and forced sterilisation.


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


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


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


### 3. persons with supervisory functions in the workplace , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent and address sexual harassment at work , including on risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , to provide support to victims affected thereby and respond in an adequate manner. those persons and employers shall receive information about the effects of violence against women and domestic violence on work and the risk of third party violence. ### 3. persons with supervisory functions in the workplace , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent and address gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work , including on risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , their reporting obligations , to provide support to victims affected thereby and respond in an adequate manner in particular as regards appropriate specialised support services to refer victims to and the rights set out in this directive.


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


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


### 4. the training activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall include training on co-ordinated multi-agency co-operation to allow for a comprehensive and appropriate handling of referrals in cases of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 4. the training activities referred to in paragraphs 1a , 1b , and 2a of this article shall include training on co-ordinated multi-agency and multi-disciplinary co-operation to allow for a comprehensive and appropriate handling of referrals in cases of violence against women or domestic violence.


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


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


### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes. ### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes , including necessary adaptions of the process of reporting crimes in cases where the victim has one or multiple disabilities and/or is living in an institution.


### 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 , 2 , 3 and 6 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 or gender 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 increase the sensitivity about the pattern of gradual escalation of violence against women and domestic violence which can culminate in the killing of women. they 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 , as well as on how to identify and act on the pattern of gradual escalation .


### 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 increase awareness of the specific escalatory pattern of violence against women and domestic violence which can culminate in the killing of women. they 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 , as well as on how to identify and act on the specific escalatory pattern of violence against women and domestic violence.


### 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 1a , 1b , 2 and 2a of this article 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. such training shall be provided by qualified trainers adhering to strict quality standards in terms of training duration , frequency , methods and outcomes in line with objectives of this directive.


### intervention programmes ### early intervention programmes


### 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 early intervention programmes are established to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , or reoffending.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that targeted and effective intervention programmes are established to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , or reoffending. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that targeted and effective intervention programmes are established , with trained and skilled professionals , in close cooperation with specialist support services for victims , to prevent and minimise the risk of committing offences of violence against women or domestic violence , and reoffending. these programmes shall seek to help offenders understand and recognise their responsibility , change their harmful attitudes and behaviours as well as to adopt non-violent behaviour in interpersonal relationships.


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


### 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 available to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence.


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


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall closely cooperate with and consult in a consistent and structured manner with relevant civil society organisations , especially non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence and women´s specialist services , and recognise them as equal partners , in order to enhance their meaningful participation in the whole process of policymaking as well as implementation , monitoring , evaluating and review of impact of policies , initiatives and measures on preventing and combatting violence against women and domestic violence , as referred to in this directive , in particular in providing support to victims , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training.


### 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.


### 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 regular collection , development , production and dissemination of statistics on violence against women and domestic violence , including the forms of violence referred to in articles 5 to 10.


### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence: ### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , disability , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender , type of offence and setting where the offence took place:


### 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 be published at least annually and shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , age of the victim and of the offender , disability , relationship between the victim and the offender , type of offence , and place of the offence:


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


### referrals to medical forensic examinations; ### referrals to medical forensic examinations and comprehensive healthcare services;


### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings. ### 7. member states shall ensure that specialist support services are available to victims before , during and after the offence occurs.


### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies; ### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies; in particular with the european institute for gender equality and europol cybercrime center to provide help member states;


### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies; ### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies , in particular with the european institute for gender equality and europol cybercrime center to provide help member states;


### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies; ### exchanging information and best practices with relevant union agencies and cooperating with them on the establishment of common standards and guidelines;


### 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


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


### (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. 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 prevail over a request of shared custody or rights of access of the violent parent.


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


### 4. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in articles 7 and 9 of at least 5 years after the criminal offence has ceased or the victim has become aware of it. ### 4. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in articles 7 , 8 , 8a , 9 and 10 of at least 7 years after the criminal offence has ceased or the victim has become aware of it.


### 5. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for the criminal offences referred to in articles 8 and 10 , of at least 7 years after the criminal offence has ceased or the victim has become aware of it. ### deleted


### 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 and education 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 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.


### 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 , 29 and 29a to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence. where the victim does not wish to bring charges immediately , they shall be provided with all relevant information on the options of securing and storing evidence for an eventual future criminal proceedings.


### 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 to 10 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative. criminal proceedings related to offences referred to in articles 5 , 6 , 6a shall continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn.


### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities. the competent judicial authorities shall verify at the latest at the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment as soon as possible. ### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated immediately 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 promptly remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment immediately.


### 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 , lethality risk , the risk of bodily or psychological 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 , or the withdrawal of complaints , the resumption of cohabitation and the victim's resignation on the protection measures granted.


### 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 and cyberstalking.


### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility. ### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to specialist support services without the prior consent of the violent holder of parental responsibility. in this case , the protection and support needs of the non-violent parent and their dependants shall be assessed and ensured 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 against any acts of violence covered by this directive , including by prohibiting or restraining certain dangerous behaviour of the offender or suspect. restraining and protection orders shall be adopted whenever the situation of risk to the victim makes it advisable , regardless of whether the victim has filed a complaint.


### 4. article 27(3) and (6) shall apply to the provision of support for victims of sexual violence. ### 4. article 27 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 shall be applicable to the provision of support for victims of female genital mutilation.


### 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 victims of violence against women and domestic violence. member states shall ensure the availability of women-only shelters and other interim accommodations. such shelters shall be adequately equipped to provide accommodation for victims with children. 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 all victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence 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 in particular to situations of domestic violence. child victims of sexual exploitation and abuse online shall be provided with adequate reporting mechanisms to trusted flaggers , including the eu centre to prevent and combat child sexual abuse as per article 40 of the proposal for a regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse [2022/0155 (cod)] and have access to specific support mechanisms;


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


### 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. preventive measures shall also specifically address cyber violence. in particular , member states shall ensure that education measures include information on the commission of offences and the criminal sanctions available , as well as 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. 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. 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 and critical thinking , to enable users to identify and address cases of cyber violence as well as to recognise its different forms , 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.


### exchanging best practices and consulting each other in individual cases , including through eurojust and the european judicial network in criminal matters; ### exchanging best practices , including on preventive measures as referred to in article 36 , in particular education programmes , and consulting each other in individual cases , including through eurojust and the european judicial network in criminal matters;


### exchanging best practices and consulting each other in individual cases , including through eurojust and the european judicial network in criminal matters; ### exchanging best practices and consulting each other in individual cases , including through eurojust and the european judicial network in criminal matters , in particular in , but not limited to , cross-border cases;


### (42) the provisions of this directive on orders and other measures for the removal and disabling access to relevant material should leave the relevant rules contained in regulation xx/yyyy [proposed dsa regulation] unaffected. in particular , those orders should comply with the prohibition of imposing general obligations of monitoring or active fact-finding and with the specific requirements of that regulation regarding orders to remove illegal content online. ### (42) the provisions of this directive on orders and other measures for the removal and disabling access to relevant material should leave the relevant rules contained in regulation 2022/2065 unaffected. in particular , those orders should comply with the prohibition of imposing general obligations of monitoring or active fact-finding and with the specific requirements of that regulation regarding orders to remove illegal content online.


### the definition of criminal offences and penalties in the areas of sexual exploitation of women and children and computer crime; ### the definition of criminal offences and penalties in the areas of sexual violence against women and children , trafficking , and computer crime;


### “providers of intermediary services” means providers of the services as defined in article 2 point (f) of regulation (eu) yyyy/xxx of the european parliament and of the council51 [regulation on a single market for digital services]; ### “providers of intermediary services” means providers of the intermediary services as defined in article 3 point (g) of regulation (eu) 2022/2065 of the european parliament and of the council51


### the granting of emergency barring and restraining or protection orders pursuant to article 21 of this directive; ### the granting of emergency barring and restraining or protection orders and the use of arrest and detention pursuant to article 21 of this directive;


### 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 ensure that , taking into account the individual assessment referred to in article 18 , the competent authorities together with specialist support services , including women’s specialist services , assess the victim’s and their dependant’s individual needs for support at regular intervals as provided for under chapter 4.


### 2. article 18(4) and (7) shall apply to the individual assessment of support needs under paragraph 1 of this article. ### 2. article 18(4) , (6) and (7) shall apply to the individual assessment of support needs under paragraph 1 of this article.


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


### emergency barring , restraining and protection orders ### emergency barring , restraining and protection orders , arrest and detention


### 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 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. member states shall ensure the effective cross-border recognition of protection orders in a consistent manner.


### guidelines for law enforcement and judicial authorities ### guidelines and training for law enforcement and judicial authorities


### how to conduct the individual assessment under articles 18 and 19; ### how to conduct the individual assessment under articles 18 and 19 , including the instances and periodicity of its update;


### role of national bodies and equality bodies ### role of specialised national bodies , other specialised relevant actors and equality bodies


### member states shall designate and make the necessary arrangement for a body or bodies to carry out the following tasks: ### member states shall designate and make the necessary arrangement for a body or bodies or other specialised relevant actors to carry out the following tasks:


### 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 8a , articles 9 , points (a) and (b) 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.


### 2. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 can be issued in interim proceedings , even prior to the termination of any criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 where the judicial authority seized considers that: ### 2. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 can be issued in interim proceedings , even prior to the termination of any criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8a , article 9 , point (a) and (b) or article 10 where the judicial authority seized considers that:


### it has been presented with sufficient evidence to justify the conclusion that the conduct referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 likely took place in respect of the applicant and that the material that is the object of the application constitutes material as referred to in those articles; ### it has been presented with sufficient evidence to justify the conclusion that the conduct referred to in article 7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8a , article 9 , point (a) and (b) or article 10 likely took place in respect of the applicant and that the material that is the object of the application constitutes material as referred to in those articles;


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


### 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 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. member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) , (b) , article 8a , article 9 , point (a) and (b) or article 10 conclude with a finding that such an offence has been committed , the orders referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 become permanent. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8a , article 9 , point (a) and (b) 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.


### 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-user of the relevant services who made the material subject to judicial order available online is 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 the end-user has access to judicial redress.


### 6. member states shall ensure that the removal of or disabling access to the material pursuant to the orders or other measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 does not prevent the competent authorities from obtaining or securing the evidence necessary for the investigation and prosecution of the offences referred to in article7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10. ### 6. member states shall ensure that evidence is obtained and secured without undue delay after the offence is reported. member states shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the removal of or disabling access to the material pursuant to the orders or other measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 does not prevent the competent authorities from obtaining or securing the evidence necessary for the investigation and prosecution of the offences referred to in article7 , points (a) and (b) , article 8a , article 9 , point (a) and (b) or article 10.


### the limitation period for bringing a claim for compensation shall be no less than 5 years from the time the offence has taken place. ### the limitation periods for bringing a claim for compensation shall be no less than those for enabling the investigation , prosecution , trial and judicial decision for the respective offences , as referred to in article 15.


### in cases of sexual violence , the limitation period shall be no less than 10 years. ### deleted


### the limitation period for bringing a claim for compensation of criminal offences referred to in article 7 shall commence with the victim’s knowledge of the offence. ### the limitation period for bringing a claim for compensation of criminal offences referred to in article 7 , 8 , 8a , 9 and 10 shall commence with the victim’s knowledge of the offence.


### 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 after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter , free of charge and accessible round-the-clock (24/7) every day of the week. they may be part of the services referred to in article 27. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner and be provided together with specialist support services for children.


### specialist support for victims of female genital mutilation ### specialist support for victims of female genital mutilation and forced sterilisation


### 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 , accessible , age-appropriate support to victims of female genital mutilation and forced sterilisation , including by providing , gynaecological and obstetric , sexological , psychological and intersectional 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. in cases of female genital mutilation , 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. such specialist support shall be carried out with the highest standards of privacy , intimacy and confidentiality.


### 4. article 27(3) and (6) shall apply to shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations. ### 4. article 27 (1) , (2) , (3) and (6) shall apply to shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations.


### 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 sufficiently , predictably and sustainably funded to have sufficient capacities to accommodate and assist victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance.


### 5 prevention ### 5 prevention and early intervention


### 4. it shall be responsible for coordinating policies at the central , regional and local levels. ### 4. it shall be responsible for coordinating policies at the central , regional and local levels and liaising with relevant european agencies and bodies.


### multi-agency coordination and cooperation ### multi-agency and multi-disciplinary coordination and cooperation


### 2. such mechanisms shall in particular pertain to the individual assessments under articles 18 and 19 , and the provision of protection and support measures under article 21 and chapter 4 , the guidelines for law enforcement and judicial authorities under article 23 , and in the trainings for professionals as referred to in article 37. ### 2. such mechanisms shall pertain to all stages , areas and aspects of violence against women and domestic violence , and in particular to the individual assessments under articles 18 and 19 , and the provision of protection and support measures under article 21 and entire chapter 4 , the guidelines for law enforcement and judicial authorities under article 23 , and in the trainings for professionals as referred to in article 37.


### member states shall take appropriate action to facilitate cooperation between each other to improve the implementation of this directive. such cooperation shall aim at least at: ### member states shall take appropriate action to facilitate cooperation between each other as well as with the eu institutions , agencies and bodies to improve the implementation of this directive. such cooperation shall aim at least at:


### 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 data referred to in paragraph 2 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 european institute for gender equality shall regularly publish a report based on the statistical data transmitted by the member states. 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. the european institute for gender equality shall support member states in the data gathering referred to in paragraph 2 , including by establishing common standards on counting units , counting rules , common disaggregations , reporting formats , and on the classification of criminal offences. civil society organisations working on preventing and combatting violence against women and domestic violence , in particular women´s specialist services , shall be involved in the development of the methodologies for surveys and data collection.


### 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 in easily accessible and understandable manner. the statistics shall not contain personal data.


### 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 on root causes , effects , incidences and conviction rates of the forms of violence covered by this directive , in close cooperation with relevant competent authorities and specialist support services.


### 7. member states shall ensure that the following intentional conduct shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 12 years: ### 7. member states shall ensure that the following intentional conduct shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 15 years:


### 8. where the child is above the age of sexual consent and does not consent to the act , member states shall ensure that the conduct set out in paragraph 7 is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. ### 8. where the child is above the age of sexual consent and does not consent to the act , member states shall ensure that the conduct set out in paragraph 7 is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 12 years.


### for the purpose of paragraph 8 , member states shall ensure that a non-consensual act is understood as an act which is performed without the child’s consent given voluntarily , or where the child is unable to form a free will due to the presence of circumstances referred to in paragraph 5 , including the child’s physical or mental condition such as a state of unconsciousness , intoxication , sleep , illness or bodily injury. ### for the purpose of paragraph 8 , member states shall ensure that a non-consensual act is understood as an act which is performed without the child’s explicit consent given voluntarily , or where the child is unable to form and express a free will due to the presence of circumstances referred to in paragraph 5 , including the child’s physical or mental condition such as a state of unconsciousness , intoxication , sleep , illness or bodily injury.


### consent can be withdrawn at any moment during the act. the absence of consent cannot be refuted exclusively by the child’s silence , verbal or physical non-resistance or past sexual conduct. ### consent can be withdrawn at any moment during the act. the absence of consent cannot be refuted exclusively by the child’s silence , verbal or physical non-resistance or past sexual conduct or existing or past relationship with the offender , including marital status. consent shall be given for each separate act.


### 2. on the basis of the information provided by member states pursuant to paragraph 1 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report in which it reviews the application of this directive. ### 2. on the basis of the information provided by member states pursuant to paragraph 1 , the commission shall regularly and in line with the reporting obligations of member states submit to the european parliament and the council a report in which it reviews the application of this directive.


### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b) in order to coerce another person to do , acquiesce or refrain from a certain act. ### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b)


### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b) in order to coerce another person to do , acquiesce or refrain from a certain act. ### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b) in order to coerce another person to do , acquiesce or refrain from a certain act or to cause direct harm or distress.


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


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


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


### 5. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in articles 8 and 10 are punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 2 years of imprisonment. ### 5. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in articles 7 , 8 , 8a , 9 and 10 are punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 2 years of imprisonment.


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


### the offence was committed with the use or threat of using a weapon; ### the offence was committed with the use or threat of using a weapon against the victim or their relatives or persons in close relationship with the victim;


### the offence was committed with the use of force or threats to use force , or coercion; ### the offence was committed with the use of force or threats to use force , including against the victim´s relatives or persons in close relationship with the victim , or coercion;


### the offence was committed against a former or current spouse or partner; ### the offence was committed against a former or current spouse or intimate partner or cohabitant;


### — 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 principle no 4 , and recalling 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 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 trainees in the open market should have the right to an adequate remuneration proportionate to the skills acquired and the workload of the traineeships , while trainees in the education should have access to compensation of costs;