The project began by researching three pilot sites (BG, CAT, GR) and follower territories (CY, FI, IT, SCT), complemented by focus groups with victim-survivors, CSOs, and PAs. Contact with a European Community of Practice ensures ongoing expert input.
Three Victim Interview Simulator scenarios were developed, with learning outcomes informed by feedback from partners and end users. A multilingual Training Manual compiles tools and guidance on:
1. Understanding violence against women and domestic violence
2. Legal framework
3. Ethical principles for protecting survivors
4. Indicators, communication, and investigative/judicial procedures
5. Intersectionality and interdisciplinarity
6. Risk assessment and safety planning
7. The Simulator (serious game)
The Victim Interview Simulator is easy to disseminate, free, open-source, and provides:
• Ultra-realistic scenarios conveying psychological states
• Three victim profiles based on real cases and expert input
• Cultural specificity via actresses from pilot countries
• Detailed debriefing, individual login, and data extraction for trainers
• Multilingual access, including English, for broader EU demonstrations
• Guidelines for installation and training session management
The Simulator was consistently ranked the most necessary module. A low-cost 3D motion capture setup enables recording across pilot sites without expensive facilities, supporting future scenarios and translations.
The chatbot was developed based on local judicial contexts, featuring expert-validated scripts, two translation options, and a dedicated web portal with safety features. Implementation is deferred pending more extensive evaluation with victim-survivors.
The IMPACT toolkit was refined and implemented in IT, CY, and BG with 119 participants, showing reduced violence, increased accountability, and awareness of impacts on partners/children. It was adopted by nine CSOs across eight countries (133 perpetrators).
The project delivered a four-module educational curriculum (GBV, IPV, prevention, cyberbullying), piloted in seven countries. It reached ~308 educators and ~971 students, demonstrating clear learning gains.
The awareness-raising campaign, “A Way Out of Violence,” included handbooks, videos, posters, podcasts, and social media, reaching ~81,770 people and improving recognition of DV/IPV warning signs.
The policy brief distils findings and country-specific insights, supporting European approaches to prevention, protection, prosecution, and service provision, aligned with EU gender equality, children’s rights, and digital strategies, as well as the Istanbul Convention and EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
ISEDA emphasises the urgency of coordinated, cross-sectoral European responses. Technology-facilitated solutions, education, training, and multi-agency cooperation strengthen service systems, enhance interventions, and prevent violence. Ethical guidelines ensure safe handling of sensitive data and responsible use of AI.
