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In the spring of 2014, the City of Reykjavík agreed to undertake a campaign against domestic violence in partnership with the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police, The Women's Center, and the Primary Care of the Capital Area. The partnership should ensure the safety of city residents at home, provide better services to victims and perpetrators, and improve the situation of children exposed to domestic violence.
Everyone has the right to assistance, and violence is never the fault of the victim.
If you are or have experienced domestic abuse, or if you know of someone who is in that situation, there is help available.
You can always call 112, and you can also get help from various grassroots organizations or social services.
Heimilisfriður, a treatment and knowledge center on intimate partner violence, offers treatment to perpetrators of violence in intimate relationships.
Everyone seeking assistance from Heimilisfriður begins with one-on-one interviews.
It is important that the person concerned accepts the assistance voluntarily.
Violence can be:
Physical violence. For example, punching, hitting, and kicking.
Psychological violence. For example, threatening, scolding, threatening, humiliating, and controlling.
Sexual violence. For example, rape or sexual harassment. Sexual harassment, for example, is an unwanted touch.
You can always call 112.
Domestic violence can take many forms. Here are some videos that show domestic violence from a variety of perspectives.
Below is information about its main manifestations.
If you have experienced violence or want to learn about what assistance is available, you can see here the main resources for victims.
Click here to read case stories about violence.
The District Commissioner will conduct an interview with the involved parties regarding their divorce request. During the meeting with a lawyer, the party will confirm their request and receive information about the legal effects of the divorce and any agreements made concerning custody, legal domicile, and child support/maintenance. They will also be informed about available resources for dispute resolution, including mediation. If applicable, a financial settlement agreement will be confirmed during the interview. The interview can take place at the District Commissioner's office or virtually via phone or video call. Individuals can request to be alone during the interview.
You can reach out to Halldóra Dýrleif Gunnarsdóttir, Project Manager for Together Against Violence, if you'd like to learn more.
Office of Human Rights & Democracy
Reykjavík City Hall
Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík