A forum on curbing domestic violence through interventions was held on November 20 in Beijing's Chaoyang District, ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which fell on November 25.

Co-hosted by the Women's Federation of Chaoyang District and the Lawyers Association of Chaoyang District, the forum was designed to strengthen the awareness and ability of staff members at women's federations of all levels to curb family violence.

"We hope to further arouse all parties' understanding of domestic violence, and increase the awareness and capabilities of staff members of the women's federations at various levels in Chaoyang to deal with domestic cases of violence. We want them to have diversified perspectives on domestic violence interventions, including legal, psychological and social work," said Su Jing, president of the federation, adding that a consensus among relevant departments and a working model of social cooperation should take shape to curb domestic violence more effectively and ensure women and children's safety.

The forum invited experts and scholars who have long been engaged in the frontline study of combating domestic violence to share their practical experience and explain China's Anti-Domestic Violence Law from a professional perspective.

Psychologists were also invited to explain how to provide psychological support for victims of family violence.

Experts said that public awareness of domestic violence needs to be improved, and more attention should be given to the problem from the national level to the grass-roots level. A zero-tolerance policy should undoubtedly be applied to all cases of domestic violence.

(Source: China Women's News/Translated and edited by Women of China)