Support Measures Remain in Place for Domestic Violence Victims during Crisis

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Luxembourg's Ministry for Equality between Women and Men has strengthened its collaboration with police and judicial institutions as well as its partner organisations in order to unite forces and avoid a substantial increase in domestic violence.

The crisis management system put in place by the ministry and its partners provides for weekly monitoring of the evolution of domestic violence, the development of the violence.lu information site and the establishment of a helpline addressing female and male victims of domestic violence.

With the new health measures taken by the government, in particular with regard to private gatherings and curfews, overall vigilance will remain in place to face the risk of an escalation of family conflicts and domestic violence. It is in this context that Luxembourg's Minister for Equality between Women and Men, Taina Bofferding, called for a continuation of support measures and care for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Police services will thus continue to intervene to help victims of violence and remove the perpetrator from their homes during curfew.

Minister Taina Bofferding stated: “In these times of crisis, I would like to reiterate that no one has to suffer from domestic violence. Any form of violence remains repressed by law and legal provisions are not suspended by health measures. In the event that you are subjected to violence, you can free yourself from the grip of a violent partner at any time. There is help".

In the event of an emergency, the police can be reached on the telephone number 113; for any advice at the first signs that could lead to a violent act, contact the violence helpline via tel.: 2060-1060 (available seven days a week, from 12:00 to 20:00). Online, the website www.violence.lu brings together a list of contacts as well as practical advice for obtaining help or supporting a loved one affected by violence.