10 years of change at WWP EN

Exploring Next Frontiers of Ending Domestic Violence

Building a world without intimate partner violence, what next?

Dear ,

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of our network, a decade of collaborative efforts in ending domestic violence at its roots. We have come a long way in a short time.

Today, the organization has the ambition of being a leading voice in the fight against gender-based violence in Europe. Our impact and influence are growing daily and we can proudly say that in some countries, we are contributing to shape positive change on a national level! None of this could have been possible without you: our members, founder, partners, collaborators, donors, and supporters. For that, I am filled with gratitude.

In celebration of this significant milestone, we are delighted to announce a special event that deserves a place in your calendars. Register for our upcoming annual conference scheduled for 21-23 October in Berlin. Be sure to scroll down for more details as we are approaching our registration deadline soon!

This milestone year also marks the launch of our newly redesigned website, a symbol of our continued commitment to innovation and excellence. The new site will enable us to better serve our network, offering a more user-friendly platform filled with valuable resources to support our shared mission.

Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome new team members who bring fresh perspectives and expertise, further strengthening our collective efforts. As it goes, we also had to bid farewell to Anna McKenzie, our Communications Manager who you all have known. However, Anna holds a special place at WWP EN and will remain an integral part of our shared mission.

As we look to the future, let us carry forward the legacy of WWP EN, building on the foundation laid over the last ten years. Together, we will continue to advance our vital work, striving for a world free from violence.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

Stay tuned for more updates, and let's make 2024 a year of continued progress and collaboration.

Looking forward to the coming decades of changing the world,
Alessandra

Major milestone: Join our Annual Conference in October!

2024 WWP EN Annual Conference: 21-23 October, Berlin

This year's conference is special as WWP EN will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The three-day event will be filled with inspiring interventions, focusing on the ways in which perpetrator work has changed since the founding of the network. This will include a closer look at working on intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ relationships and women’s use of force against their male partners. For more details, check the newly released preliminary program. Please note that the registration for WWP EN's 2024 annual conference closes on 6 September.

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Renovating our digital home: WWP EN has a new website

New WWP EN website is a hallmark of its history and future vision

Creating the new website was a labour of love from the entire WWP EN team, spearheaded by the Communications Team! As WWP EN's digital home, the website hosts a great amount of resources that are now more accessible to the users. We hope the website will be a great tool for our members and will enhance our mission of supporting them in ending domestic violence. Please share your feedback with us!

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Alessandra Pauncz
Executive Director, WWP EN

''Our new website is the outcome of over a year of testing and researching. Users will now enjoy a great navigation experience and easy access to our resources and all the wonderful content we produce. It has the Engage Roadmap which provides a complete template for training frontline professionals on recognizing signs of violent behavior in their male clients and addressing the issues with them.

Enjoy our website, we made it with much love!''

John Doyle
Director of Services, Men's Development Network CLG

''I found the new WWP EN website really easy to navigate, there is a sense of spaciousness and clarity both in the design, the fonts used and the placing of information and resources, throughout the website. Whether it’s a person experiencing domestic abuse looking for support or a professional looking for resources or to engage with other practitioners the new site offers a very clear pathway to finding what you need and more.''

European Standards for Perpetrator Programmes: Now in Italian and Serbian!

In July, members of the Italian network Relive have gathered online to begin the work of adapting the European quality standards in a milestone meeting.

"The goal is to arrive at pathways that are increasingly effective for violent men and safer for the people affected by violent behavior." Introducing the meeting, Davide Parma, vice president of Relive, explained: "A long and shared journey among European networks has allowed us to highlight the most important aspects to work on to get there. With today's meeting we start working to bring the quality of Italian Relive centers in line with what European standards require.''

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Translating the European standards is crucial for ensuring consistency and quality in addressing gender-based violence.

The Serbian translation will enable local professionals to incorporate the standards within Serbian-speaking communities. This translation will help them apply proven, effective approaches in their work, foster alignment with best practices across Europe and enhance the safety and well-being of victims. Additionally, it will also facilitate training and capacity building, ensuring that interventions are culturally relevant and accessible. By bridging language barriers, we empower practitioners to implement these standards effectively, ultimately contributing to a more unified and robust response to preventing and addressing violence across Europe.

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Educating the community: Events and trainings

How to identify and respond to high-risk domestic violence perpetrators

In this webinar, Berta Vall Castelló, our Research and Development Manager and Nóra Regös, our Research officer discuss tools perpetrator programmes can use to understand the level of risk a client poses to the victims/survivors. The research presented in this webinar includes information about different approaches and models for working with high-risk perpetrators.

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How to empower communities to combat domestic violence - webinar recordings available

The StoP model serves as a framework to steer community initiatives in preventing and addressing domestic violence. In early June, Sabine Stövesand, the founder of StoP, led a webinar to emphasise the core principles and strategies of the model, showcasing its potential for positive impact. The model's success in Austria and Germany highlights the effectiveness of bystander intervention among communities collaborating to eradicate domestic violence.

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Cyberviolence and perpetrator work: Learn to fight the new tools of intimate partner violence

On 4 & 5 June 2024, we conducted a training about cyber violence in relationships. The two-day practice-based and interactive training was designed for perpetrator work professionals of all levels of experience. The attendees gained knowledge on how to: detect the use of online violence by men in your programme; understand the link between coercive control and cyber violence; strategically work on online violence with perpetrators.

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Building on knowledge: New Research at WWP EN

Council of Europe and WWP EN join forces to stop GBV

The report is a comparative study and recommendations on programmes for perpetrators of domestic abuse and sexual violence, as outlined in Article 16 of the Istanbul Convention. It emphasizes the importance of such programmes in ensuring perpetrators take responsibility for their actions and reduce recidivism. By addressing and changing violent behaviors, these initiatives enhance the safety and well-being of victims.

The report provides key insights for decision-makers, policymakers, funders, and professionals, supporting them in fulfilling their roles more effectively and ensuring that programs for perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence align with international standards and evidence-based practices.

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Sharing success: Proud moments from our European projects

Before it’s too late: real evidence of the effects of CHANGE

Preventing violence through education and public awareness of perpetrator programmes is vital for addressing and changing problematic behaviours. Recently, a young man in Pordenone, Italy, contacted one of our CHANGE partners, fearing his possible actions against his partner. The man had attended an information session empowering young men to choose healthier paths. The experience highlights the project's strength: the comprehensive, multilevel, capillary approach in the project's territorial action to prevent abuse. You will receive a save the date for early November for the CHANGE EU workshop soon.

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Shedding a light on the invisibility of violence against older women

Older women who are victims of violence face multiple and intersecting discriminations—ageism, sexism, disability— and isolation, and often have life-long histories of intimate partner violence. Despite their increased vulnerability, which makes it even harder for them to report violence, older women are frequently overlooked in statistics and policies addressing gender-based violence. This was also highlighted by WHO and UN Women earlier this year, illustrating the need to improve our understanding of the magnitude and nature of violence against older women. In June, we organised a social media campaign for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to spotlight the critical issue of violence against older women. Feel free to repost our campaign. Stay tuned for the MARVOW 2.0 capacity building.

Enhancing police responses: insights from regional reports in 7 EU countries

Understanding how law enforcement agencies respond to intimate partner violence is crucial for supporting them in enhancing their practices and ensuring victims' safety. The TACTICS regional reports closely examine various aspects of police proceedings, such as assessing risk for victims and sharing data and strategies with other agencies. Read the regional reports for Estonia, France, Belgium, Greece, Germany, Spain and Romania here.

A way out of violence - citizens’ awareness-raising for domestic violence prevention

The ISEDA project is committed to ending domestic violence in Europe through the development of innovative virtual solutions as well as systemic collaboration. As a part of the action, organisations from 9 countries are launching a campaign to inform citizens about what domestic violence is, and how we can be part of the solution to end this violence. By increasing awareness and understanding, as well as engagement and capability of institutions, we can create safer communities and provide women who experience domestic abuse a way out of violence. Learn more about the ISEDA campaign here.

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Upcoming: European accreditation

How accreditation helps programmes in Slovenia

''In 2024, we at WWP EN launched the pilot phase of the upcoming European accreditation of programmes for perpetrators of domestic violence aimed at men who are violent towards their female partners.

This year, several of our amazing grantees have applied to participate in this pilot initiative and are currently undergoing the initial assessment phase. As part of this process, our dedicated WWP EN assessors conduct site visits to meet the facilitators in person and learn how the programmes are conducted.

Just recently, I accompanied Fionnuala Collins, our assessor, to the office of Društvo za nenasilno komunikacijo (DNK), our grantee from Slovenia. The visit brought inspiring insights and created a space for discussion on how European Standards can be implemented in the local context. It also gave us invaluable knowledge into the DNK perpetrator program, and their comprehensive support service for women and children.

Stay tuned as we continue to share more updates on the accreditation system - a huge step towards ensuring that programmes around Europe are effective and safe for survivors.''

- Ola Hammadi, Regranting Officer, WWP EN

Sandra on European accreditation

''European accreditation of programmes for perpetrators of domestic violence isn’t just a formality—it’s a powerful process that helps perpetrator programmes shine. By aligning with European standards, it supports professionals in delivering high-quality work, gives them confidence, and serves as a well-deserved recognition of their efforts. For governments and funders, accreditation signals that the programmes they endorse are effective and committed to the safety and well-being of victims.

At WWP EN, we view accreditation as a way to bring our community closer together. We’re a small field, and by encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we aim to make accreditation a positive and constructive experience.

Looking ahead, we’ll be relying on the feedback from our members and relevant stakeholders, learning from those piloting the accreditation, and refining the process alongside the European standards.

Our goal is to start the accreditation of perpetrator programmes in Europe in 2026, as a meaningful, supportive, and beneficial process for everyone involved.''

- Sandra Jovanvić Belotić, Training & Capacity Building, WWP EN

Welcoming new team members

Rashi Chauhan, Communications & Fundraising Manager

I am a communications and marketing expert at WWP EN. I lead strategic internal and external communication initiatives and impactful campaigns that amplify WWP EN’s mission, foster community engagement, and secure essential funding. I hold a MA in English Literature with special focus on gender and feminist studies. I am a vocal advocate of gender equality and ending domestic violence. For any communications request, queries, feedback, please reach out to me.

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Pius Fozan, Communications & Fundraising Officer

I am a storyteller focused on donor-centered communication and rebranding at WWP EN. My background spans advocacy, strategic initiatives, and grassroots activism, particularly in capacity building for civil society organizations, far-right politics, and queer rights movements. I hold a Master of Public Policy and co-founded the award-winning social impact project—Happy Periods. My work is rooted in inclusivity, compassion, and supporting marginalized voices.

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Wishing great success to Anna McKenzie

Anna McKenzie, Communications & Fundraising Manager

It has been my absolute honour to work at WWP EN and the organisations in our network. I will always cherish the experiences I had and the people I met during my time with WWP EN. You will see me at our conference in October in Berlin. I look forward to dancing with you at our anniversary celebration!

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