Marsala, signed the protocol that continues the activity of the Anti-Violence Help Desk

With a new memorandum of understanding, the operation of the “Help desk for welcoming, listening and assisting the so-called weaker sections of the population and victims of gender violence” continues in Marsala. Fernando Asaro (Prosecutor of the Republic), Calogero Roberto Piscitello (coordinator of Area D – vulnerable groups), Massimo Grillo (mayor) and Francesca Parrinello (“Casa di Venere”) have agreed on the methods of carrying out the service which is hosted in the premises of the Court , in a dedicated area made available by the Prosecutor’s Office, which is entrusted with the coordination of the service.

The management of the “Anti-Violence Help Desk” is entrusted to the “Casa di Venere” Association, a non-profit organization made up of people with adequate skills in the sector of assistance to victims of gender violence. The operators – according to their professionalism – will offer free legal, health and psychological advice to anyone who requests it.

The Grillo Administration encourages collaboration between the “Sportello” and the municipal welfare network, also engaging in awareness-raising activities in the area. Furthermore, the Municipality has already set up a toll-free number (800 300 006) dedicated to those who – in case of emergency – need initial contact with the operators of the aforementioned Association, capable of providing initial assistance. Finally, the municipal administration has already furnished a room in the prosecutor’s office intended for protected hearings of minors and vulnerable victims, in order to make them feel at ease when they are called upon to make statements to the authorities.