On April 30, officials and specialists gathered at the Mińsk Mazowiecki District Police Headquarters for the “Together Against Violence” conference to address domestic violence through coordinated institutional efforts.
Conference Opening and Local Leadership
On April 30, the “Together Against Violence” conference was held at the Mińsk Mazowiecki District Police Headquarters, bringing together services, institutions, and specialists dedicated to domestic violence assistance. The event was jointly organized by the City of Mińsk Mazowiecki and the District Police Command.
District Police Commander Insp. Krzysztof Naszkiewicz opened the session, emphasizing the necessity of collective action. Deputy Mayor Katarzyna Łaziuk also addressed the attendees, highlighting the crucial role of local government in establishing support systems for those in need.
High-Level State Involvement
Czesław Mroczek, Secretary of State in the MSWiA, provided honorary patronage to the conference. His presence underscored the importance of the issue regarding social security and highlighted the necessity of seamless cooperation between services and institutions.
Expert Insights and Practical Training
The program included a lecture by Dr. Grzegorz Wrona on the mechanisms of violence, alongside a presentation by Kom. Natalia Flisiak-Górecka from the Warsaw Metropolitan Police Prevention Department regarding her professional experience.
Psychologists Maria Albrechcińska-Oleksiuk and Daniel Mróz led interactive discussion panels and workshops, facilitating an exchange of experiences and the search for effective solutions to domestic violence.
Institutional Cooperation and Shared Responsibility
The event saw active participation from officers Kamil Dąbrowski and Edyta Rutkowska, as well as social workers and representatives from various partner organizations. This platform demonstrated that effective prevention requires unity, empathy, and consistent action.