“If a woman asks for help at that moment, she must be helped at that moment“.
There are no half measures for the sociologist criminologist Gabriella Salvatore, of the Salvamamme association, which opens the fifth episode of “Good luck”. She and Laura de Dilectis (Donnexstrada, Viola Walkhome) in the new episode of “Good luck“They will talk about the essential role of the associations between emergency, bureaucracy and security.
In fact, you can find the fifth episode of “Good luck“, The podcast that explores in every detail the theme of gender -based violence, with psychological and legal stories and contributions.
Co-produced by Buytron and Greenme, find the podcast on all the platforms. Each episode (in total 7 + 2 extra) faces a crucial knot: from psychological to economic violence, from violence to the rehabilitation paths for those who commit violence, involving professionals, activists and victims.
In this episode, entitled “Who protects who?“, Through the testimonies of the Salvatore and De Dilectis, the crucial importance of immediate and concrete help for women in difficulty is highlighted, as demonstrated by the” rescue suitcase “project which provides essential goods for the first 72 hours of escape.
And not only: how important is a multidisciplinary support network and greater social awareness, which leads to the creation of safe spaces?
The theme of “women’s security” is widely treated in podcasts “good luck”, distinguishing between theoretical safety and the one that concerns everyday life. It is underlined that the danger is not always where it is expected, but it is often within the walls of the house, transforming a place that should be safe into a prison. Furthermore, it is not a problem related only to economic inconvenience or particular social bands, but it can happen to any family, demonstrating its multifactorial nature.
Sos, because immediate help is essential
The concept of “immediate help” is fundamental in the context of women’s safety and is highly underlined in the new podcast. When a woman finds the courage to ask for help, it is crucial who receives an immediate response and is not postponed. It is not admissible to say “See you in a week“, Underlines Gabriella Salvatore, because at that specific moment the woman found the strength to act and must not meet a closed door.
The decision to ask for help or escape from a situation of violence requires enormous courage and often takes place in a single, crucial moment. If this window closes, the woman may no longer find the strength to act.
The reason? The moment in which a woman decides to leave a violent relationship is the most dangerous, since man’s violence hears, having lost control over what he considered an “object” of his domain. At this juncture, the speed of intervention can be saved.
This is why it should be helped at that precise moment: women victims of violence are often so confused by emotional and psychological manipulation that they cannot fully understand the reality they are experiencing, even going so far as to think they are guilty or that they have acted wrong by fleeing. The immediate response of professionals can help them orient themselves and not to go back.
Who provides immediate help and as
Gabriella Salvatore and Laura de Dilectis explain very clearly how various associations and initiatives play a vital role in guaranteeing this timely and concrete response:
Salvamamme Association:
Women on the street / purple association:
The role of the national number and the community
The national number 1522 is a fundamental point of contact for women looking for help. However, associations such as Salvamamme and women on the street often act to fill the gaps and ensure that the request for help receives an immediate and concrete response when the official structures cannot guarantee it with the same readiness.
Only a whole city can save a woman.
This is precisely the point: the importance of a community that mobilizes and promptly acts against yet another danger of femicide.
Don’t you want to lose our news?
