Companies, supported to hire victims of domestic violence. Psychologist: “It is a start of the road, but the integration requires long -term emotional support”

The government approved, at the meeting on September 5, a decision by which employers can receive subsidies of 2,250 lei per month if they fall victims of domestic violence or trafficking, registered as unemployed.

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The measure comes with other forms of support: free access to vocational training programs, the obligation of confidentiality for employers regarding the status of victim and the possibility that the subsidy is maintained even if the protection order ceases.

The Ministry of Labor sends that new regulations create “An and more friendly framework, meant to give them the chance of a worthy life, through work.”

“A start of the road”

For Laura Găvan, a psychologist and the founder of the project we rewrite the story, this decision represents “Finally, a good point at the legislative level.”

“It is definitely a good point, because we finally have something that is something that is about victims. Something we will see in the long term whether it is a real support or not for this, but it is certainly a starting Psychotherapeutic support ”says the psychologist, for the truth.

She points out that only the financial spirit, without a long -term prospect, is not far enough.

“An amount of money allocated can get for a period, but it is that saying: if you want to feed a man one day, give him a fish, if you want to feed all his life and be independent, learn to fish. “continued Laura Găvan.

Trauma, an invisible barrier

The specialist points out that professional reintegration cannot be viewed only in the economic prism.

“First of all, there are traumatized people, with severe anxiety, people who have been can be isolated for a long time and do not know how to relate to other people. Their integration is extremely important. Without psychological support, it is not enough”explains the psychologist.

In the case of human trafficking, the psychological impact is a “huge” one.

“Depending on the duration of the abuse and the violence they were subjected to, there may be greater or lesser consequences. Professional training helps the victim to become familiar with the work, but there is also a constant psychotherapeutic support.”says Laura Găvan.

The right job

The question about what jobs would be suitable for these people does not have a universal answer.

“It depends on the preparation of each person. Stress factors can be multiple, but it will certainly not be the same impact as when they have been in a violent relationship. First of all, they will be safe and then, depending on the emotional state of each person, the right jobs can be found. But a psychological clinical evaluation is needed to see what happens to them.,
he considers Laura Găvan.

Privacy and long -term support

As for the process of psychological recovery, it does not have a fixed duration. Often, it also involves collaborating with psychiatrists.

“Depending on how affected the person is, most of the time working with the psychiatrist. There may be insomnia, panic attacks, lack of concentration, and sometimes there is a need for drug treatment. It is a long -term psychotherapeutic process,” says the specialist.

One of the measures provided by the Government is the obligation of employers to maintain confidentiality regarding the victim status. The psychologist confirms that this provision is essential.

“Confidentiality is very important because we want no social stigma. If the man is shown with the finger, he will certainly not feel safe. The support groups would be, again, very important, even made up of employees who come from similar environments.”says Laura Găvan.

A real chance or just a symbolic step?

The Government's decision opens the way of a possible change of mentality: hiring victims not only as an act of social solidarity, but as part of a coherent public policy. However, as Laura Găvan argues, success will not depend only on money, but on the way the psychological support, confidentiality and long -term reintegration will be ensured.

“I suppose that companies will also have facilities and will be co -interest to support these people. It would be a project from which everyone benefits, if applied properly with the emotional support part.”she pulled.

Who is Laura Găvan

Laura Găvan is a clinical psychologist, counselor for personal development and psychotherapist in training in cognitive-behavioral therapy. He founded the project we rewrite the story, which supports people in vulnerable situations to regain their emotional balance and to build a new life journey.