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Chemical submission: Behind the veil of unconsciousness
Chemical submission refers to the deliberate use of substances, without the victim’s knowledge, to impair their consciousness and...


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The weight of silence
An open letter To you, society, parents, friends, colleagues, loved ones, The violence endured by so many people goes beyond physical...


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When coercive control replaces love
Coercive control is an insidious form of psychological violence aimed at systematically and persistently dominating and controlling a...


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Relieving post-traumatic symptoms
If you have experienced physical, mental, or sexual violence, you may suffer from a range of symptoms that can deeply impact your mental...


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Family violence: How to talk to children about it?
The issue of family violence is a challenging reality to address. Talking to children about these situations requires a sensitive and...


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Feminism and sexual criminal law: A perspective on rethinking judicial practices
In a recent discussion with Cécile Greset, a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Institute of Gender Studies in Geneva, we...


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True/false on violence
“To receive help in cases of physical, psychological, or sexual violence, I am required to file a complaint.” FALSE. There are numerous...


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How to protect and defend yourself against an attack?
What is self-defence? What means are available, and how should one act during an attack or threat of attack? We take a look with Tomasz...


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Centres and associations providing support to victims of violence in French-speaking Switzerland
Emergency numbers available 24/7 Police 117 Ambulance 144 La Main tendue (The Helping Hand) 143 Ciao.ch – Pro Juventute (for 11-20...


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Toxic relationships and the phenomenon of control
Toxic relationships with a manipulator (the notorious narcissistic abusers) are extremely violent and destructive for those who fall...


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Sexual violence, shock, and post-traumatic stress
Up to 70% of sexual assault victims could not resist due to a state of shock. What exactly does this entail? Eva Zimmermann, a...


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School violence
PART I Since the early 2000s, several surveys have raised awareness of the extent of violence in schools and its impact on children and...


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Switzerland redefines sexual violence
On June 7, 2022, the Swiss Council of States voted 25 to 18 to redefine the notion of rape, notably removing the requirement for...


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When victims suffer a second time
An inadequate response from police, judicial, social, and medical institutions, as well as from close contacts, can lead victims of...


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Domestic violence: A gesture to know and recognise
Asking for help silently When someone is a victim of physical, psychological, and/or sexual violence, alerting others can be incredibly...


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Sexual harassment: Where does humour, flirtation, or compliments cross the line?
What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment encompasses any behaviour with a sexual or sexist nature , whether verbal (propositions,...
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