RESPECT, EVERY DAY
You do not have to face this alone.
If you are experiencing violence or worried about someone you know, listening and guidance are available. You do not need to have answers or decide immediately what to do. In immediate danger call 112.
Italy’s free violence and stalking helpline, available 24 hours a day. Ask for listening support and information about local services.
Call 1522Visit the 1522 website and chatSpecialist services provide listening, guidance and support to women experiencing violence. A pathway is developed with each person, respecting her timing and choices. The 1522 helpline can help locate a centre and explain access.
Control of relationships or phones, isolation, threats, humiliation, financial restrictions and coercion can be signs of violence, even without physical injuries. You do not need to wait for things to get worse to speak to a specialist service.
Listen without judgement or asking for proof. Do not force reporting or disclosure, confront the person perpetrating violence, or promise confidentiality you cannot guarantee. Offer service information, respect choices and facilitate applicable protection and support within your role. In an emergency call 112.
If someone monitors your device, use a safe device where possible. “Quick exit” opens a neutral website and replaces this history entry. It does not erase your entire history, downloads or other browsing traces.