NGO Human Rights Committee Vranje organized the expert meeting of local network of institutions and civil society for combating domestic violence and assistance to women and children victims of domestic violence. It was a part of continuing professional education of professionals in Pcinja district through SOS Hotline Vranje for formation and operation of local networks for combating domestic violence.
Expert meeting was led by Zdravka Gigov, licensed trainer in the field of local network for combating domestic violence and licensed trainer in mediation. Her record includes 75 cases of counseling the victims of domestic violence in divorce court and trials on protection from domestic violence.
The program of expert meeting included the practical application of multi-sectoral models of intervention and cooperation of institutions and civil society in the work of local area networks.
The aim of the workshops was the professional training of professionals from relevant institutions and civil society as well as the establishment and effective team acting of local networks for combating domestic violence and assistance to the victims in the cities of Southern Serbia.