Combating domestic violence

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If you are experiencing violence

(physical, sexual, psychological or economic) –

please seek help!

Dear Poltava residents!

One of the most common forms of human rights violations is violence.

Domestic violence - an act (action or inaction) of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence committed within the family or within the place of residence or between relatives, or between former or current spouses, or between other persons who live (lived) together as one family, but are not (were not) in family relations or married to each other, regardless of whether the person who committed domestic violence lives (lived) in the same place as the victim, as well as threats to commit such acts (Article 1 of the Закону України «Про запобігання та протидію домашньому насильству»).

According to Законом України «Про запобігання та протидію домашньому насильству» there are four types of violence: physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and economic violence.

Physical violence:

Beating, kicking, pushing Obstruction of free movement Forced to use alcohol or drugs Creating situations that pose a risk or threat to life and health Threatening with weapons or other things that can cause physical harm Deprivation of care during illness or pregnancy Transportation to another place within the country or abroad by deception or coercion

Sexual violence:

Forcing you to have unwanted sexual relations Touching intimate parts of your body without consent Forcing you to have sexual intercourse with another person Forcing you to engage in unacceptable forms of sex, sadistic practices Forcing you to wear revealing clothing or behave against your will Forcing you to watch sexual acts between other people Forcing you to participate in creating or viewing pornographic materials.

Psychological violence:

Threats to kill or maim (including children) Verbal insults and humiliation through gestures and facial expressions Threats to take children away Blackmail and manipulation, misleading for personal gain Bullying (harassment, persecution, intimidation) Constant and complete control Disrespect for the individual Constant criticism and ridicule Unfounded accusations and guilt-making Restrictions on contact with family and friends, choice of social circle Disregard for the right to honor and dignity Unfounded jealousy, accusations of betrayal Discrimination based on beliefs, religion, origin, status Forcing to watch violence against other people or animals Threatening to deprive the individual of their home or personal property

Economic violence:

Deprivation of food and water Restriction of access or deprivation of housing Damage to personal property Obstruction of access to necessary services Deprivation of personal funds and other material assets Property blackmail Prohibition of employment or education Forced to beg

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated August 22, 2022 No. 658 approved the Procedure for Interaction of Entities Implementing Measures in the Field of Prevention and Counteraction to Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence.

The coordinator of such events in the Poltava city territorial community is the Department of Culture, Youth and Family of the Poltava City Council.

Bodies and services to turn to for help in cases of domestic and gender-based violence

Hotlines and helplines

The "Hotline" on combating human trafficking, preventing and combating domestic violence, gender-based violence and violence against children operates 24 hours a day (informational, psychological and legal consultations are provided):

1547 (calls are free from landlines and mobiles, anonymous and confidential)**

National hotline for the prevention of domestic violence, human trafficking and gender discrimination (24 hours a day, free of charge, anonymously and confidentially) for consultations with a lawyer or psychologist, as well as information about institutions where you can seek help at your place of residence: 0-800-500-335 (from a landline) or 116-123 (from a mobile)

National "hotline" for children and youth:

116-111 (free from mobile phones)

0-800-500-225 (free from landlines and mobile phones)

"Hotline" of psychological support for men (free, anonymous):

2345*(for Vodafone and Lifecell subscribers), +38 (067) 752 23 45 (for Kyivstar subscribers), 24/7

The Aurora online platform provides specialized psychotherapeutic support to individuals who have experienced war-related violence (including sexual violence).

Telephone number of the information line of centers providing free secondary legal aid (24 hours a day and free of charge from landlines and mobile phones): 0-800-213-103

“Hotline” for citizens' appeals on issues related to medicine based on the Poltava Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine of the Poltava Regional Council:

0-800-50-50-32 (24 hours)

Poltava City Center for Social Services Hotline:

+38 (050) 441-99-19, +38 (050) 441-99-12, Mon-Thu from 8:00 to 17:15, Fri from 8:00 to 16:00

Coordination and legal assistance

Department of Culture, Youth and Family of the Poltava City Council (coordination of interaction subjects in the field of prevention and counteraction to domestic violence and/or gender-based violence): Nezalezhnosti Street, 5,

tel. (0532) 56-43-99, +38(050) 015-54-00, Mon-Thu from 08.00 to 17.15, Fri from 08.00 to 16.00, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00

Poltava Local Center for Providing Free Secondary Legal Aid: 37/40 European Street,

tel. (0532) 56-02-88, (050) 561-77-46, (068) 502-26-54, Mon-Fri from 09.00 to 18.00

Children's Service of the Shevchenkivsk District Council in Poltava: 30 Ivan Mazepy St.,

tel. (0532) 63-11-08, Mon-Thu from 08.00 to 17.15, Fri from 08.00 to 16.00

Children's Service of the Executive Committee of the Podilskyi District Council in Poltava: 3, Hayovogo St.,

tel. (0532) 51 37 83, Mon-Thu from 08.00 to 17.15, Fri from 08.00 to 16.00, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00

Children's Service of the Executive Committee of the Kyiv District Council in Poltava: Marshala Biryuzova St., 1/2,

tel. (0532) 56-96-77, (0532) 56-40-21, (0532) 56-58-87, Mon-Thu from 08.00 to 17.15, Fri from 08.00 to 16.00, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00

Department of Education of Poltava City Council: 36 Sobornosti St.,

tel. (0532) 52-49-21, Mon-Thu from 08.00 to 17.15, Fri from 08.00 to 16.00, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00

Safety and safe space

Emergency police call number – 102

Poltava District Police Department of the State Emergency Service in Poltava Region: 2b Skovorody St.,

Tel. (0532) 56-09-51 (duty unit), (0532) 51-08-58 (public reception office)

Domestic Violence Prevention Department of the Poltava District Police Department of the Main Police Department in Poltava Region: 2b Skovorody St.,

tel. (0532) 51-02-39, Mon-Fri from 09.30 to 13.00, 15.00 to 18.00

If you need a long-term stay in safe conditions (shelter), please contact:

Shelter for women of the charitable organization “Light of Hope”,

tel. +38 (066) 829-55-73, 24/7

Socio-psychological assistance

If you are the father or mother of a student, you have the right to use the services of a school/practical psychologist.

Poltava City Center of Social Services: 5 Zygina St., +38 (050) 441-99-19, +38 (050) 441-99-12 Mon-Thu from 8:00 to 17:15, Fri from 8:00 to 16:00

Mobile team of socio-psychological support for families/individuals affected by domestic violence and gender-based violence of the Poltava City Center for Social Services:

tel. (0532) 56-25-13

Two mobile teams of socio-psychological assistance to victims of domestic violence, operating with the support of the United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA:

tel. +38 (067) 610-58-02, +38 (050) 730-09-93, Mon-Fri from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"Vilna" is a women- and girl-friendly space: 10 Lidova St., office 1, Wed-Sun from 11:00 to 20:00, tel. +38(095) 080-13-87

Charity organization “Light of Hope”: 28a Symona Petliura St.,

tel. (0532) 60-60-81

Public organization "Center for Modern Development and Innovations": 10 Lidova St., room 1,

https://www.facebook.com/Center.for.modern.development.and.innovations/

Medical assistance

If you have been a victim of sexual violence, see a doctor as soon as possible to prevent serious consequences for your health.

Emergency medical assistance – 103

Department of Health of the Poltava Regional State Administration: 44, Stritenska St.,

tel. (0532) 60-76-89, (0532) 60-77-09, Mon-Thu from 08.00 to 17.15, Fri from 08.00 to 16.00

Barrier-free gynecological office for women who have suffered from gender-based violence: Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise "City Clinical Maternity Hospital", 27v Olesya Honchara St., 24/7

Municipal enterprise "1st City Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council": Olesya Honchara St., 27a,

tel. (0532) 56-42-55

Municipal enterprise "2nd City Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council": 7a Monastyrska St.,

tel. (0532) 60-72-25

Municipal enterprise "3rd City Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council": Slavy Square, 2,

tel. (0532) 51-20-94

Municipal enterprise "4th City Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council named after Leonid Kuroyedov": 17 Zalizna St.,

tel. (0532) 63-74-52

Municipal enterprise "5th City Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council": 6b Dukhova St.,

tel. (0532) 52-25-74

Municipal enterprise "Children's City Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council": 2 Oleksandra Bidnogo St.,

tel. (0532) 68-96-71

Municipal enterprise "Perinatal Center of the II level of Poltava City Council": Olesya Honchara St., 27v,

tel. (0532) 67-63-04

Municipal enterprise "Poltava Central District Clinical Hospital of Poltava City Council": 58a Stritenska St.,

tel. (0532) 60-83-42

An institution that provides consultative medical care with the participation of narrowly specialized specialists:

Municipal enterprise "3rd City Clinical Polyclinic of Poltava City Council": Rybalskyi Lane 10v,

tel. (0532) 68-83-95

Institutions that provide primary medical care to children and adults:

Municipal enterprise "Center for Primary Health Care No. 1 of the Poltava City Council": 29/2 Velikotyrnivska St.,

tel. (0532) 66-84-99

Municipal enterprise "Center for Primary Health Care No. 2 of the Poltava City Council": 36 I. Mazepy St.,

tel. (0532) 68-17-75

Municipal enterprise "Center for Primary Health Care No. 3 of the Poltava City Council": Rybalskyi Lane, 10v,

tel. (0532) 57-22-72

Municipal enterprise “Regional institution for providing psychiatric care of the Poltava regional council”: 1 Medychna st.,

tel. (0532) 50-62-20, (0532) 50-62-21

The path to help is difficult, but it is better to ask for it than to be left alone with your troubles. Ask for help!