Work with perpetrators is an essential part of an effective chain of intervention against domestic violence. It ensures that perpetrators take responsibility and are accountable for their actions. Through counseling and rehabilitation programs, they can also learn non-violent conflict resolution strategies. In this way, the cycle of violence, which often continues for generations, is broken in the long term. At the same time, awareness-raising campaigns that involve young people and young men and promote positive images of masculinity contribute to prevention. A particular focus is on promoting active and responsible fatherhood.
The project with the partner organization CLMB aims to reduce violence against women and girls in Albania and create a safer, fairer society. The focus is on promoting accountability and responsibility among perpetrators and strengthening the system for combating gender-based violence.
Several specific goals were defined in order to achieve this overall objective: Men who have perpetrated violence and those who are at increased risk of doing so are to change their behavior sustainably through personal and digital counseling services. The existing multi-stakeholder system will be strengthened to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable and that change is possible at both an individual and societal level. At the same time, increased awareness of gender equality, overcoming gender stereotypes and innovative approaches to violence prevention will be promoted within communities. This transformation is accompanied by educational initiatives and advocacy work.
Another focus is on strengthening the Albanian network for offender work. Capacity building, for example through supervision, monitoring and peer reflection, is intended to ensure the effectiveness of the measures in the long term
The target group includes at least 300 perpetrators of violence against women and girls as well as young men, fathers and the general public, who are to be reached through awareness-raising campaigns - more than 600,000 people in total. In addition, specialists from authorities, prisons and other institutions are trained to expand their skills in dealing with gender-based violence and to effectively anchor the work with perpetrators.
Partner organisation
CLMB (Counselling Line for Men and Boys), Tirana
Project phase
1.1.2024 to 31.12.2026
