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Social welfare
Financial Assistance, Counselling, Help in Case of Domestic Violence, etc.
General
Social security covers health, employment, housing, education and other aspects of the population. It provides a range of benefits in services and in cash. Measures are based on solidarity and equal opportunities, and ensure the inclusion of everyone in the country.
Prevention of violence
Social security in Slovenia is ensured by measures in areas that include health, employment, housing, education and other aspects. Social security provides a range of services and cash benefits to groups and individuals without sufficient means of subsistence. The measures are based on social justice, solidarity and equal opportunities and ensure the inclusion of all residents of Slovenia. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act defines domestic violence as any use of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence by one family member against another family member, or neglecting or stalking of the victim and corporal punishment of children.
Types of violence
Physical violence denotes any use of physical force or the threat of using physical force that forces the victim to do or refrain from doing something or suffer something or restricts their movement or communication and causes them pain, fear or shame, regardless of the fact whether injuries were inflicted.
Slapping, kicking, burning the skin, punches, throwing objects, pushing, wringing arms, pulling hair, choking, hustling, threatening or assaulting with a knife or weapon, etc.
Sexual violence refers to handling sexual content that the victim opposes to, or if he/she is forced into implementing them, or because of their stage of development, does not understand their meaning, threats to use sexual violence, and public posting of sexual content about the victim.
Kissing, groping, undressing, watching or unwanted touching that is bothersome to you or hurt you, coercing you into sexual relations, rape (also by the partner) etc.
Psychological violence denotes such actions as conduct and dissemination of information with which the perpetrator of violence uses it against a victim and induces fear, shame, feelings of inferiority, endangerment and other anguish, even if they are carried out using information and communication technology.
Insults, false accusations, mockery, intimidation, arousing a sense of guilt, restricting contact with relatives or friends, jealousy, insults, humiliation, shouting, "silent days", blackening, etc.
Economic violence is unjustified control or setting restrictions on a victim concerning disposing of one's income/property, failure to fulfil financial or property obligations or shifting these obligations to the victim.
Controlling the use of money, non-payment of child support, taking or spending your money, restriction of the right to employment, coercion of signing a contract/will, refusing work and taking care of the family, etc.
Neglect falls under those forms of violence in which a person does not provide due care for the victim who needs it because of illness, disability, old age, developmental or any other personal circumstances.
Deprivation of vital things, e.g. medicines, food, aids, disregard of care, etc.
Stalking is intentional, repeated unwanted contact, pursuing, physical coercion, observation, dwelling in places which the victim frequents regularly or another form of unwanted intrusion into the victim's life.
Important to know
- No one has the right to cause violence.
- Violence is a violation of fundamental human rights.
- Violent behaviour has many negative consequences for you and your loved ones. It brings significant life losses and lowers the quality of your life and the lives of others.
- With violent behaviour, you cause distress and suffering.
- Children are victims of violence, even if they are only present when violence is committed against another family member and do not experience it directly or if they live in an environment where violence is committed. Ensure their safety and healthy development.
- There is no excuse for violence. Violence is not something that just happens; violence is a behaviour that we choose.
- We can all learn new social skills or methods of constructive and non-violent communication and expression of emotions, thus changing violent behaviour.
What can I do
There is help. You don't have to be on your way out of violence alone. You have the right to live a safe and fulfilling life.
- Tell someone you trust what's going on. Don't isolate yourself, talk!
- In the event of a violent incident, leave the premises and call the police if possible. If this is impossible, lock yourself in the room and call the police.
- When punched or kicked, put yourself in a position that will cause minor damage (e.g., roll into a ball and protect your head with your hands). Call out loud for help.
- If possible, arrange with your neighbours to call the police if they hear that violence is happening in your dwelling.
- Prepare the essentials for you and your children (money, identity documents, medicine, spare car keys, etc.) for a sudden departure from home.
- Report violence. You can do this orally or in writing at the police (if you are at risk) or the Centre for Social Work. It is wise to obtain a copy of the record of your statement and information about the person handling your case.
- The violence may escalate when you decide to end the relationship with your partner. You should make a safety plan, which is easiest with an appropriately trained person.
- Alternative dispute resolution (e.g. mediation) is not permitted in violent cases.
Restraining order
In the case of (domestic) violence or reasonable suspicion of a crime or a minor offence with elements of violence, the police or the court may issue a restraining order prohibiting the perpetrator of violence to approach a place or person.
- The police verbally issue the perpetrator of violence restraining order to prohibit his approaches to a particular place or person and serve a written order on the measure within 6 hours.
- The perpetrator of violence must leave the prohibited area immediately. Before leaving, he is allowed to take his identity documents, financial documents, means of payment, and personal belongings (shoes, clothes, and accessories for personal hygiene) under the supervision of the police.
- The perpetrator of violence must hand over to the police officer the keys to the residence in which they live together with the victim.
- If the perpetrator of violence does not comply with the order, the police immediately remove him from the area.
Important Institutions
Južna Primorska Social Work Centre (SWC), Koper Unit
| Južna Primorska Social Work Centre (SWC), Koper Unit | Prisoje 1, 6000 Koper |
|---|---|
| Izola Unit | Cesta v Pregavor 3/a, 6310 Izola |
| Koper Unit | Cankarjeva ulica 6, 6310 Izola |
| Piran Unit | Obala 114, 6320 Portorož |
| Sežana Unit | Kosovelova ulica 4b, 6210 Sežana |
| Krizni center za otroke in mladostnike Marelična hiša | Kolarska ulica 10, 6000 Koper |
| Krizni center za žrtve nasilja Južna Primorska | 040 303 669 in 059 039 590 v času od 8.00 do 21.00 | kczn.csdjprim@gov.si |
| Regijska varna hiša Kras | Kosovelova 4b, 6210 Sežana |
Contact numbers useful especially for immigrants:
Children's accessories: Južna Primorska Social Work Centre (SWC), phone: 05 66 34 560/05 66 34 533
First social assistance, phone: 05 66 34 550/05 66 34 566
In case of emergency, an on-call social worker or specialist is available during the Social Work Centre's opening hours.
Contact numbers for victims of violence:
Service for coordination and assistance to victims of violence, phone: 05 66 34 579
Crisis center for victims of violence in Južna Primorska, phone: 040 303 669; 059 039 590 from 8:00 to 21:00
E-mail: kczn.csdjprim@gov.si
Core Activities:
- First social aid is a social protection service. It is designed to prevent and remedy personal hardship. Anyone in need is entitled to social assistance services. During the interview, the professional caseworker identifies the difficulties and problems and proposes solutions. Informing the applicants about the possible forms of assistance.
- Working with volunteers, who mainly help by providing individual or group learning support. The most desirable skills for learning support are Italian, maths and English. For group activities, it is desirable that volunteers have skills in group dynamics and enjoy working with children and adolescents.
Two programs operate within the SWC:
- SCW Program: Adult Mental Health
- SWC program: Day center for children and adolescents PetKA
Activities for Immigrants
- Temporary residents are entitled to First Social Aid at the Centre for Social Work;
- In the case of families with children, the children are entitled to child benefit, provided that they live in Slovenia and are not receiving a child benefit in their own country);
- They may also be entitled to free lunches, based on the child benefit census.
The SWC can provide information on:
- First Social Aid,
- Rights and obligations in the field of social protection,
- Child allowance,
- Allowances and bonuses,
- Mental health programmes for children and adults,
- Learning support,
- Day centre for children and young people.
Obala Legal Centre (Pravni center Obala)
Address
Prisoje 1, 6000 Koper (sedež CSD Južna Primorska)
Cankarjeva 6, 6000 Koper (enota CSD Južna Primorska, Enota Koper)
Phone number (Unit Koper)
05 66 34 550
Website
Core Activities: Pro bono (free) legal advice for the socially disadvantaged, victims of domestic violence and trafficking in human beings, and preventive activities to fight violence.
Contact person: Blaž Božič (031 772 737)
Istra Counselling Centre
Address
Mirenska ulica 2a in Vergerijev trg 3, 1.nad.
Phone number
+386 40 428 094
Website
Core Activities: The Institute provides help to children, young people and parents in need of fast and effective counselling. It guides them towards appropriate treatment.
The Counselling Centre employs psychologists, social pedagogues, educationalists and a social worker, as well as specialist teachers, inclusive educationalists and psychotherapists.
Svetovalni center Istre je podporna institucija, ki se med prvimi odzove pri težavah otroka, mladostnika in njihovih staršev. Usmerja, svetuje, izobražuje in sodeluje pri razreševanju učnih, čustvenih, vzgojnih, vedenjskih, psihosocialnih motenj, stisk v duševnem zdravju in težav v odraščanju otrok, mladostnikov ob njihovih starših in skrbnikih.
Tesno sodeluje z vzgojno izobraževalnimi institucijami. Ves čas aktivno povezuje vse izvajalce v lokalni skupnosti, katerih vsebina pripomore k spodbudnemu izobraževalnemu in vzgojnemu podpornemu okolju za otroka in njegovo družino.
The Istra Counselling Centre can provide information on:
- Psychological support and counselling, psychiatric help and treatment, pedagogical, socio-pedagogical and psychosocial counselling,
- Special education and speech therapy,
- Help for children and adolescents with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties and other psychosocial problems and developmental deviations that are manifested in the child's and adolescent's development, experience and functioning in kindergarten, school and other areas of life and support for parents to relieve the burden of supporting their children.
Slovene Philanthropy, Koper Volunteering Office
Address
Gortanov trg 15, 6000 Koper – Capodistria
Phone number
070 713 332
Website
Contact person: Mitjam Golja (prostovoljstvo.koper@filantropija.org)
Core Activities: Slovenian Philanthropy, Association for the Promotion of Volunteering, is a humanitarian organisation that has been working in the public interest since 1992. Its programmes are aimed at advocating for the socially vulnerable and improving the quality of life in the community. Their main activity is the promotion of volunteering. Slovenian Philanthropy provides training for volunteers, mentors and organisers of volunteering, as well as educational content for various stakeholders.
Activities for Immigrants
- Counselling, information, psychosocial and psychotherapeutic support and advocacy for migrants such as applicants for international protection and people granted international protection (asylum), unaccompanied children, undocumented and other immigrants,
- Organising various activities to facilitate the integration of immigrants into their new environment, such as familiarising them with the local environment, organisations and institutions, and the customs of the majority population, helping them with documentation, learning Slovenian, offering learning support, social, sports and cultural activities, and other forms of integration assistance,
- Involving volunteers in programmes and training, mentoring support,
- Help and support with integration,
- Young Migrants Programme: part of Slovenian Philanthropy's long-term efforts to improve the situation of migrant minors, especially unaccompanied children, children of asylum seekers and refugee children.
Red Cross of Slovenia – Regional Association Koper (Rdeči Križ Slovenije – območno združenje Koper)
Address
Gramšijev trg 1, 6000 Koper
Phone number
051 655 545
051 655 545
Website
Core activities: The Red Cross Regional Association of Koper is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit and voluntary organisation acting in the public interest. It pursues human welfare, health and safety and respect for human rights.
Main Activities:
- Social protection and humanitarian aid,
- Working with young people,
- Protection, rescue and first aid,
- Blood donation,
- Volunteering.
Association for Nonviolent Communication
Address
Vojkovo nabrežje 10, 6000 Koper
Phone number
05 6393 170
031 546 098
Website
Core Activities: Društvo za nenasilno komunikacijo je nevladna, neprofitna in humanitarna organizacija, ki se ukvarja s preprečevanjem nasilja v družbi in širjenjem principov nenasilne komunikacije. Nasilje razumejo kot problem celotne družbe in problem tistih, ki nasilje povzročajo. Zato so si že ob ustanovitvi zadali tri glavne naloge: (1) zmanjševati toleranco do nasilja v družbi, (2) pomagati osebam, ki doživljajo nasilje in (3) nuditi pomoč osebam, ki nasilje povzročajo, da spremenijo svoje vedenje.
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