Domestic violence: "Reports to the prosecutor are more quickly followed up"

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In the fall of 2020, the increase in domestic violence in France was 60% compared to the same period of the previous year.

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By: Jean-Baptiste Marot Follow

7 mins

Seven months before the presidential election, the executive wanted this Friday, September 3, 2021 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Grenelle against domestic violence, which had been launched two years ago to the day and had led to the implementation of 46 measures.

Two years later, and while several terrible feminicides took place this year, what first assessment can we draw from them?

Has it helped to drive a change? 

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Analysis of the situation with

Ghada Hatem

, founder of the Maison des femmes de Saint-Denis, in the Paris suburbs.

She also participated in the Grenelle against domestic violence two years ago, as a member of the health commission.

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