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Men should also be able to go to crisis centers and get free psychological help

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The Minister of Equality proposed an amendment to the Service Act law, so that both men and women who are subjected to domestic violence have the right to go to a crisis center and get free psychological help. 

  • The latest statistics from 2021 show that 83,000 men were exposed to partner violence in that year. To compare, 118,000 women were exposed to partner violence. 
  • According to Service Act Article 109, the municipality must offer temporary accommodation to women who have been exposed to violence, threats of violence, or a similar crisis in relation to family or cohabitation. The women can be accompanied by children, and they receive care and support during their stay
Narcis George Matache
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Executive Editor and Founder of "Last Week in Denmark".

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