L.E.I. against domestic violence

The main focus of the project has been to provide women who suffered domestic violence some theoretical and practical tools so as to facilitate their reintegration into the workplace. In this regard, the activities envisaged by the project have included: two tailoring courses and career orientation, self-empowerment and tutoring paths, developed through individual and group meetings; and also a course about self-entrepreneurship to acquire basic skills for the creation and management of businesses.

According to a 2014 survey of the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) about 31.5% of women between 16 and 70 years old, in Italy, have suffered a form of physical or sexual violence and partners are usually responsible for the most severe violence. Furthermore, evidence shows that a high number of women remain in violent relationships as they are unable to sustain themselves economically, having no place to live or access to employment opportunities. Also, many women, as a consequence of constant physical and psychological violence, struggle to find the determination necessary to rebuild their lives.