Support for People Experiencing Domestic Violence












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            Domestic violence can affect anyone. Charles University has therefore established a networ
            ambassadors of the Charter against Domestic Violence who can be contacted discreetly. In t
            working together to create a safer university environment in which domestic violence is no


            Ambassadors are contact persons who have completed training focused on recognising domesti
            communicating sensitively with a person at risk, and safely referring them to appropriate 

            support. Their role is not to replace specialist services, crisis intervention, therapy or
            counselling. However, they can help with initial orientation, share basic information and 

            for specialised organisations or relevant support services.




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            * You can contact an ambassador if:

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            * you are experiencing psychological, physical or other forms of domestic violence,
            * you are concerned about someone close to you,

            * you need help understanding the situation you are experiencing and considering possible 
            * you are looking for a first safe contact and do not want to face the situation alone,
            * you are going through a difficult time in a relationship and are not sure whether it is 

            violence, but would like to talk it through safely with someone.




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            * Who Can Help

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            The list of trained ambassadors, including their faculty or unit affiliation and contact e
            is available on the Charles University intranet [ URL "https://intranet.cuni.cz/Stranka/92

            bcad-b71d0c04399d"] after logging in.




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            * What to Expect When You Get in Touch

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            After contacting an ambassador, you can expect a respectful and sensitive approach. Togeth
            discuss your situation, possible next steps and available forms of support. The aim is not

            on you, but to offer orientation, support and help with finding the right further assistan




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            * Resilience Centre at CU Point

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            Additional support for Charles University employees is also available through CU Point cou
            services, which are free of charge. If needed, you can contact counsellors who, in additio

            professional qualifications, have also been trained in supporting people experiencing dome
            For contact details and more information, please visit the website [ URL "https://ukpoint.
            IPSCEN-294.html"] .





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            * Where to Turn in a Crisis Situation
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            If you are in immediate danger, call 158 or 112. In situations involving domestic violence
            contact specialised support organisations and crisis services. The number 116 016 is a fre
            for women, operated by ROSA [ URL "https://www.rosacentrum.cz/hledam-pomoc/telefonicka-kri

            Centre for Women. The number 116 006 is a free 24/7 helpline for anyone who has become a v
            domestic violence, operated by Bílý kruh bezpečí [ URL "https://www.bkb.cz/en/"] .