23 April 2026, Chisinau, Moldova

Conference 'Strengthening coordinated responses to domestic violence'

Our Moldovan colleagues of the Women’s Law Center organized a specialized training session focused on strengthening collaborative mechanisms for intervention and protection of victims of domestic violence through the One Stop Center / Family Justice Center model. The project is co-funded by the EU.

Grevio and EFJCA

Grevio member Aleid van den Brink, EFJCA member Valerie Swennen and I were invited by Angelina Zaporojan-Pîrgari of the Women’s Law Center to join the conference and bring key-note speeches.

The day brought together policymakers, law enforcement, and practitioners to explore:

• The added value of multidisciplinary, integrated approaches in high-risk cases
• Risk assessment and management within Family Justice Centers
• The role of police in coordinated responses
• Victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches
• The identification and impact of non-fatal strangulation
• Lessons from femicide reviews and risk factors

Rich exchange of practice-based knowledg

It was a rich exchange of practice-based knowledge, reinforcing the importance of strong inter-agency cooperation to ensure effective protection and prevention. Grateful to be part of these important conversations advancing safety, accountability, and systemic change across Europe.