Victim Support Malta participates in EU project

2007-2008

Victim Support Malta is one of the partners in a European Union project on supporting victims of terrorist acts of violence.

AIM & TASKS

The main aim of the project is to improve the support to terrorist victims by promoting the exchange of knowledge, development of supporting abilities (psychological and juridical) and of cooperation between the professionals and organisation of victim support in the European Union and national police forces.

Project partners will contribute to the strengthening of the cooperation, promoting the development of networks or organisations that represent the victims on a European level.

The researchers in France, Malta and other project countries will participate in regular meetings and roundtables to discuss and compare research and share best practice. They will also undertake specific research on behalf of the group as and when required.

OUTCOMES

The project is intended to have four main outcomes. First, attain a more exact notion of the current standing and treatment of victims of terrorism.

Secondly, establish a set of best practices in this field.

Next, disseminate the results of the reflection as well as the conclusions in order to contribute to the implementation of those best practices.

Finally, develop and improve the skils of professionals working directly with victims of terrorist acts and family.

PARTICPANTS

• APAV, Victim Support, Portugal — The lead partner

• VSM, Victim Support Malta — Partner

• Others to be decided

PAST ACTIVITIES

• None yet

FORTHCOMING ACTIVITIES

• Initial meeting with partners

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