Implementing the Istanbul Convention Line Nersnæs Prague, 8th November 2017

Signing and ratification Norway signed the convention 7th July 2011 The ratification took place 5th July 2017 The convention entered into force 1st November 2017 Evaluation by GREVIO 2020? The ratification of the convention was a an important signal form the Norwegian Government that this work will be given high priority. To meet the Conventions criminalization obligations Norway has had to make legislative changes. A parliamentary bill was passed i June 2016, and contains provisions on stalking and forced marriages.

The three pillars of the convention Prevention Protection and support Prosecution

Chapter II - Integrated policies and data collection Coordinating body (art. 10) Crossministerial group led by the Ministry of Justice and Public security Responsible for implementation of the Convention “Monitoring” by NGO’s – Shadow report?

Chapter II - Integrated policies and data collection Non‐governmental organisations and civil society (art. 9) Grants to NGOs Forum for cooperation between authorities and NGOs Data collection and research (art. 11) Five-year research program on domestic violence (NKVTS and NOVA) Statistics Five year research Program initiated by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security Aims to produce more data and insights on violence in close relationships in Norway   Implemented by NKVTS and NOVA 16 different projects Satistics: Shelters Incest Reported crime (STRASAK) Survey on living conditions (SSB)

Chapter III - Prevention Awareness‐raising campaigns and information (art. 13) Campaign to prevent partner violence Information campaign condudted by the police in 2015 and 2016. For persones exposed to domestic violence and the general public. The campaign is designed to increase awareness of domestic violence, highlight the police in this field and spur reporting of such violence to the police. He campaign consists of a dedicated web site, a checklist for danger signals, posters, a film and advertising. Information on the website is translated into several languages.

Prevention Campaign to prevent violence against children and youth

Prevention Internet site “Dinutvei.no” (art. 13 – 2) National guidelines of assistance, information and knowledge on violence and rape for victims and support services Questions and answers Operated by National Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) on behalf of The Ministry of Justice and Public Security. In February 2016 the Government etablished a new web portal on rape and domestic violence for persons exposed to such violence and for the support services, including the police. The web portal’s purpose is to provide easy access to information about rights and assitance. NKVTS (Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies) is taskes with developing a running the portal.

Prevention Preventive intervention and treatment programmes (art. 16) Alternative to Violence (ATV) Brøset anger management Training of professionals (art. 15) Police Academy Regional research centers on violence, traumatic stress and suicide prevention Treatment programs: Alternative to violence and the Brøset model Training of professionals: As example the police academy where basic and further education includes lessons on domestic violence, child interviews, investigation sexual crime, and training in the use of SARA (Spousal assault risk assessment) Regional resource for competence building and networking

Chapter IV - Protection and support Support services Shelters (art. 23) Incest centers (art. 22) Project November (art. 22) Rape crisis centers (art. 22) Childrens houses (art. 26) Further to enhance the cooperation in the municipalities, the government has adopted new legislation which involves the introduction of a statutory municipal duty to provide shelter services for its population irrespective of gender. The law entered into force the January 1st 2010. The main reason for providing a statutory shelter is to make clear that the public authorities are responsible for ensuring that individual users of shelters receive coordinated, individual follow up from the other support services. The statutory duty for local authorities includes providing, free of charge for the victims a 24 hour telephone helpline, a shelter or equivalent safe temporary accommodation, a day service including support and assistance, assistance during the re-establishment phase, co-ordinate different services and last but not least give special attention to the needs of children.

Chapter VI - Investigation and prosecution Mobile violence alarms (art. 50) Bans on visits or contact (art. 53) Risk assessment (art.51) Adress shielding (art. 50) Fictitious identity (art. 50) Electronic monitoring (art. 53)

Joining forces – Nordic cooperation Nordic cooperation on implementing the Istanbul convention through; Comparing the Nordic countries on the implementation of several articles in the Convention Joint report Conference in January 2018 Financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers