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Cllr Bisquert has thanked these benefactors and received two other donations few months ago from them for 1,000
euros each. This helps Social Services to work with the Red Cross in the fight against gender violence, an aspect in
which they are focussing support
From the Department of
Equality, Eugenia Bolufer, said that each week new cases of violence against women occur
in Jávea and has advised anyone who suffers from or is aware of violence to seek advice from the Social Welfare
Centre.
“Our help is free and confidential” stressed the Department, who have also made clear that information passed to
them does not mean being to be forced to file a complaint. This step is advisable only when the victim is ready. The
Department of Equality is also working on prevention and education to adolescents, the main tools to fight this social
evil.