Of the two,124 girls who put in a panic button on their telephones earlier than Could 31, 349 (16.5%) used it to alert the police that they have been in peril, Social Cohesion and Household Minister Sofia Zacharaki mentioned .
The digital software for cell phones to assist girls with home violence was launched on March 23 and is obtainable from 44 counseling facilities throughout the nation.
The free app is downloaded onto a smartphone and is a push-button activated service that sends a textual content message to the police. The appliance comprises the knowledge wanted to find the consumer.
In an interview with the non-public broadcaster SKAI, Zacharaki mentioned that his ministry “ensures shelter for ladies who’re victims of home violence who’ve been dwelling in hostels by paying lease and family working bills for 2 years.”
She additionally mentioned that the ministry can also be serving to them discover work and safe their monetary independence.
