Victims of sexual assault in Belgium find support in a pioneering, centralized initiative
Summary
Belgium has created special centers called Centres for the Care of Sexual Violence (CPVS) that help victims of sexual assault by offering medical, psychological, and police support all in one place. Since the government expanded this system nationwide in 2020, many more people have reported assaults through these centers.Key Facts
- The CPVS are centers where victims can get help from doctors, forensic nurses, psychologists, and police officers under one roof.
- The system started as a pilot project in three hospitals and showed good scientific results.
- In 2020, Belgium decided to expand the CPVS throughout the country.
- The number of reports made through the CPVS has quadrupled in three years.
- On average, 11 people visit these centers every day for help.
- The model is seen as better than more fragmented systems used in other countries, such as France.
- CPVS focuses on making the process easier for victims by having all key services in one location.
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