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Rush on women’s shelters: refuge for victims of violence
On average, eight restraining orders are issued against men every day in Lower Austria alone. A dense network of support services is intended to help those affected to escape violent relationships.
Only recently, there were again violent deaths in Lower Austria: The victims are again women. The fact that a murder is usually just the tip of the iceberg often remains hidden. This is because the act of bloodshed itself is usually preceded by years of violent relationships. In addition to the violence protection centers, six women's shelters are an important point of contact for victims in acute cases. So far this year, 204 women and 207 children have found protection and refuge here.
The occupancy rate shows just how necessary the service is: it has risen by 15 percent since 2016. This year alone, all places have been filled three times. In turn, the budget has been increased by 20 percent over the past three years. However, the violence protection center in St. Pölten also provided support to 3,713 people this year - in 2023 it was 3,653. A total of 2,533 restraining orders have been issued so far - that's eight per day in the whole country.
"No woman is left alone when she seeks protection," emphasizes Provincial Councillor Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig. The support measures are as diverse as the violence itself: "There are offers of help, information brochures, posters and stickers, the round table has been regionalized and a special community package has been launched," notes Provincial Councillor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister.
Colorful sign against violence against women
From November 25th, everything will glow orange again: "16 Days against Violence against Women" is intended to raise awareness again this year. Because the message is not only clear on these days: "There are always ways out of violent relationships," says Königsberger-Ludwig.
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