Violence against women has many consequences: It can result in serious health consequences, acute injuries, but also long-term psychological or physical damage. When children witness violence against their mothers, it often has a negative impact on their development.
Women affected by violence also often struggle with financial dependency and economic losses because they lose their jobs, get into debt, or rely on state benefits.
However, the high costs are not only incurred by those affected themselves; society must also make a significant contribution to finance the nationwide assistance and protection system. This demonstrates that violence against women is not an individual problem, but a problem for society as a whole.
The following federal associations are members of the Women’s Shelter Coordination Association
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