Then you are not alone. On an annual basis, at least 70, women experience being subjected to psychological abuse by their partner; 38, experience being subjected to physical violence; and, every year, more than 30, children witness domestic violence. In Denmark, physical as psychological violence is prohibited by law and an offence which may be punished by fine or imprisonment. There is help at hand, either at a refuge for abused women, or at a crisis centre where you can participate in a counselling programme and, thus, need not take up residence at a refuge.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you and your children can get help at one of the country's refuges. You will, at all times, be entitled go to a refuge, and you are welcome to bring your children. A stay at a refuge is a service provided for all women over the age of 18, who have been subjected to violence, and any children accompanying them.
At the refuge, you will receive support, care, and counselling. Here, you and your children, if any, will be safe and get help and support to find a way to escape the violence. In Denmark, about 2, women and about 1, children stay at a refuge, every year. Day and night, you can call to get help and advice and, also, you will learn at which refuges in your vicinity there will be available accommodation โ or a completely different location in the country, if this is what you need.
Opportunity for participation in a counselling programme You also have the opportunity for participation in a counselling programme, free of charge so-called outreach services intended for women, and relatives to women, who are experiencing emotional, physical, or other abuse. A counselling programme consists of individual conversations, taking their point of departure in the individual woman's situation. Counselling takes place in Copenhagen, Ringsted, Randers, Kolding and Holstebro โ and, in certain cases, this process may also take place online.
Greater Copenhagen: Call 33 33 00 47 or write to sigdettilnogen danner. Violence becomes an everyday occurrence Gradually, violence becomes an element of the relationship and a normal occurrence in daily life.
