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Domestic Violence a Pervasive Problem according to Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe

Friday, December 14, 2007 4:44 PM

In a keynote address at the Support Services for Women Victims of Domestic Violence, Thomas Hammarberg, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, stated that services for domestic violence need to be improved. He referenced hearing government officials deny the existence of domestic violence. He believes the problem needs to be addressed at the legislative level—both in drafting and in implementation—and in civil society within support systems. He highlighted that some populations are more at risk than others.

Compiled from: Hammarberg, Thomas, "Still Not Sufficient Services for Women Victims of Violence," Council of Europe, 6 December 2007.

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