A policeman’s journey to activism: Combatting violence against women OECD

In this episode of Truth Hurts, Monika Queisser speaks with Bert Groen, a former police officer turned activist in the fight against gender-based violence in the Netherlands. He shares his experiences in dealing with violence against women, explains how the police force and the justice system more broadly can better help survivors of domestic violence, why it is so important to integrate all services survivors need in one place, and how Family Justice Centers can be a source of hope and empowerment.

Host: Monika Queisser
Guest: Bert Groen
Producer: Samia Basille

To learn more about the OECD’s work on violence against women, please go to www.oecd.org/gender.

To listen to other OECD “Truth Hurts” Talks on Preventing Violence Against Women, please go to http://oe.cd/truth-hurts

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