What should women experiencing violence do? Where should women experiencing violence apply? What are the rights of women experiencing violence?

What should women who experience violence do? Where should women who experience violence apply? What are the rights of women who experience violence?

First and foremost, it is my belief that women who are victims of violence should not feel guilty or alone. I would like them to know that there is no shame in seeking psychological support if they need it, and that sharing the trauma they have experienced will not make them weak. I would like to remind them that no form of violence is normal, and that if they are victims of violence, they must defend their rights and apply to the relevant units to ensure the perpetrators are punished.

Types of violence are categorized under four main headings: physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence. Women who are victims of violence must prove the type of violence they have been subjected to with medical reports confirming the abuse and other evidence. I would like them to know that they have the right to request a protection and restraining order from the Public Prosecutor's Office or the Family Court, and that they have the right to file a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office.

In our country, within the scope of Law No. 6284 on the Protection of Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women, rules are regulated regarding the measures to be taken for the protection of women, children, family members, and persons who are victims of one-sided persistent stalking who have been subjected to violence or are in danger of being subjected to violence, and for the prevention of violence against these persons. Within the scope of this Law;

*You can request to go to a shelter.

*You can request temporary protection.

*You can request that the perpetrator of the violence be removed from the home and prevent them from approaching you.

*You can prevent the perpetrator of the violence from disturbing you via phone/email/social media/or other means.

*If your life safety is under threat, you can request that your identity/address/and all other information be concealed or changed in official records.

*If you have a child and have not yet filed for divorce, you can request temporary custody of your child. You can request precautionary alimony for yourself and your children.

*You can request that a family residence annotation be placed on the house where you live to prevent it from being sold.

*You can request to benefit from temporary financial aid and health services.

Phone numbers of institutions you can reach when you are subjected to violence:

Police 155

Gendarmerie 156

Ambulance 112

Social Support Line ALO 183

Bar Association Women's Rights Center 444 2 618

Domestic Violence Emergency Hotline 0212 656 96 96

Çağlayan Courthouse Women's Rights Center Violence Prevention Bureau 0212 240 04 11

Istanbul Bar Association Legal Aid Center 0212 251 90 40

ANYONE WHO HEARS, SEES, OR KNOWS ABOUT VIOLENCE IS OBLIGATED TO REPORT THIS SITUATION.

Violence can be physical, mental, sexual, economic, and verbal. It is mandatory to report any form of violence to official authorities or bodies.

Ministry

Law Enforcement Officers

Public Prosecutor

May request a protection order for the victim of violence even without a request from the victim.

NECESSARY MEASURES FOR YOUR SAFETY MUST BE TAKEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT PAYING ANY FEES.

Prosecutor's Office

Family Court

Police Station

Gendarmerie

Governor's Office, District Governor's Office

You can benefit from protection measures by applying to these institutions.

WHAT YOU MUST DO IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU ARE SUBJECTED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, OR VIOLENCE;

To ensure that evidence and traces are not lost, you must apply to the nearest health facility without delay and request a Forensic Examination.

Clothing worn and items used on the day of the incident carry the status of evidence and must definitely not be cleaned or discarded.

Following the occurrence of the incident, it is necessary to notify the competent authorities (Gendarmerie, Police, Prosecutor's Office) before the evidence disappears.

All procedures carried out under Law No. 6284 on the Protection of Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women are free of charge.