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Domestic violence: in the Bas-Rhin, an emergency kit for victims

2020-10-01T08:50:46.376Z


In Strasbourg, the Viaduq 67 association distributes hygiene products to women who are trying to flee a violent spouse.


Three letters: PPN for Pack of essentials.

"This is a backpack that contains all the essential hygiene products a woman needs: toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary napkins, etc.", explains Sabrina Bellucci, director of the Viaduq 67 association which helps to victims of domestic violence in the Bas-Rhin.

Since the end of confinement, 15 women have come to collect this pack in the Strasbourg premises of Viaduq 67. “The profiles are very different: both young women in a relationship for a short time but also mothers who have been married for twenty years. », Explains Sabrina Bellucci.

A committed leader who testifies to the fate of "these women who leave in the emergency of their home after the blow too much and find themselves alone and destitute in a hotel room.

This backpack allows us to offer them first material comfort after a decision that will change their life ”.

Manufactured by the Strasbourg-based company Cawé, these kits are given free of charge to all women who request them.

“It would be great if big cosmetic brands could join us and give us products for free.

I know that many firms are very committed to women's rights issues, so help us, ”says the president of Viaduq 67.

The association is already working on another pack of essentials, this time for children, in order to facilitate the departure of "those mothers who fear losing their young by leaving alone when they want to get away from a violent spouse" .

Source: leparis

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