Anti-Violence Center

CENTRO ANTIVIOLENZA (CAV) UNITUS-REGIONE LAZIO

At the University of Tuscia, there is an active Anti-Violence Center (Centro Antiviolenza or CAV) dedicated to the prevention and combating of violence against women. Inaugurated on July 13, 2022, it is the first university-based Anti-Violence Center in the Lazio region.

Who is it aimed at

The Anti-Violence Center (Centro Antiviolenza or CAV) is aimed at all Italian and foreign women in need of support, including all women who are part of the UNITUS community. It provides assistance, resources, and support services to women who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence, regardless of their nationality or background.

Services offered

The Center is managed by the “Ponte Donna” Association, which has decades of experience in the field. Thanks to the diverse professional backgrounds and multidisciplinary expertise of the staff, the following free services are provided:

• Listening and initial support: Through telephone conversations and preliminary interviews aimed at identifying needs and emergencies.
• Welcoming services: Providing a safe and supportive environment for women seeking assistance.
• Psychological support: Including collaboration with hospital facilities and local services to offer comprehensive psychological assistance.
• Legal assistance: Providing guidance and support in legal matters related to violence, such as obtaining protection orders or navigating the legal system.
• Empowerment: Promoting women’s empowerment through workshops, counseling, and skill-building activities.
• Support for minor children who are victims of witnessed violence.
• Job orientation: Offering guidance and support in finding employment opportunities.
• Autonomy orientation: Assisting women in developing independent living skills.
• Facilitating connections with shelters, other anti-violence centers, and relevant institutions.
• Exit strategies from violence: Supporting women in developing personalized plans to leave violent situations and rebuild their lives.

Access Modalities

Access to the CAV is ensured by appointment. To do so, you can:

1. Contact the phone number 0761 357803 during the Center’s opening hours.
2. Send an email to cav@unitus.it.

Furthermore, 24/7 availability is guaranteed at the number 3444152580.

Address and Opening Hours

The Center is located at Via Santa Maria in Gradi, No. 4, on the ground floor, and is indicated by specific signage (pink arrows).

The Center will be open every day during the following hours:

Monday and Wednesday: 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Additional Information

The CAV is a space created by women who offer support and listening, respecting the woman’s will, with the aim of building paths to exit violence through comprehensive support. Attentive and qualified professionals provide non-judgmental support and listening to develop an individual and personalized journey.

In addition to the paths to exit violence, there are educational programs in collaboration with the University within the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) 2022-2024, promoted by the Inclusion and Equity Service (contact person: Dr. Martina Galli, martinagalli@unitus.it), and the “GEP team” (contact person: Prof. Sonia Melchiorre, melchiorresmr@unitus.it).

The educational activities aim to provide essential knowledge to recognize the cultural, social, and psychological mechanisms that perpetuate gender power disparities and the abuse that leads to violence.

Remember: you are not alone!