The Non-Governmental Organization for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

Awareness Campaign

Our campaign, "The Bitch Hits Back" is a call to action to all who are passive witnesses to violence. The goal of this campaign is to bring awareness and a voice to the taboo subject of domestic violence. Violence is unacceptable and everyone has a responsibility to help. It is illegal to commit acts of violence in Denmark, yet on average, there are two students per class who experience abuse in their home or in their personal relationships. Speaking about violence between boyfriends and girlfriends is also taboo in Denmark. Our goal is to break the silence about violence, encourage our young people to speak about it and get the help they need.

Domestic Violence in Denmark

Domestic violence and violent relationships are a large but hidden problem in Denmark. About 22,000 children and young adults are subject to violence or are witnesses to domestic violence. Sadly, they keep the problem to themselves. This means that on average, there are two students in every classroom who live in a family marked by violence. Violent personal relationships are also kept quiet. And again, it is estimated that on average, two students in every classroom experience a violent relationship.

Break the Chain

When children are subjected to physical and mental abuse day after day, they become marked for life. The emotional scars of abuse run deep and can have a devastating and long-lasting effect. These children and young adults are much more likely to be diagnosed with depression and panic attacks. They are also much more likely to continue the pattern of violence in their adult lives. Approximately 40 percent of all the girls and young women who experience violence during childhood also accept violence in their later relationships. About 50 percent of the boys, who grow up in an abusive home act out with violent behavior towards a girlfriend or a family member.

Break the Silence

Talking about violence is such a forbidden topic, that many children and young adults find it impossible to talk about  openly. However, talking about the violence and letting it be known to those who are in a position to help, is the only way to make it stop. Therefore, the main goal of our organization is to actively prevent violence in families and in personal relationships. We organize a range of activities directed at children and young adults as well as other target groups, which are or will have direct contact to these children and young adults.