Workshop with a Group of Women in Senaki

A workshop was held in Senaki with a group of women on the topic “Identification, Support, and Response to Violence Against Women in Local Communities.” The meeting aimed to inform participants about the nature of domestic violence, its various forms, as well as existing victim support services and response mechanisms.

During the workshop, participants discussed the factors that hinder the early identification of women at risk of violence. The women noted that domestic violence remains one of the most severe social problems and requires stronger and more effective resources from the state. According to them, existing services are often insufficient to ensure timely and effective responses to cases of violence.

Special attention was paid to the role of kindergartens and schools in the process of identifying violence. Participants emphasized that children are often the first to reflect family conflicts; however, effective response is frequently complicated by resistance from parents, especially mothers, which ultimately contributes to the concealment of violence.

Workshop participants also highlighted that a significant barrier to identification is the lack of information about available victim support services. Many women are unaware of existing assistance mechanisms and attempt to cope with the problem on their own, which in many cases leads to serious consequences.

The project is implemented with the support of CISU