The pivotal element of the study trip was a seminar on the use of the film Sinna Mann (a film about domestic violence witnessed by children) and training of instructors, both led by the Norwegian organisation Alternativ til Vold (ATV, Alternative of Violence).
Two of our psychologists took part in a two-day workshop, which offered great insight into the issue of domestic violence. We also view the training of instructors as very positive, as methods were discussed of how to distribute the film – which can work as a tool to reach the target group – to other experts in the field. On the third day, additional organisations in the field of work with gender-based violence agents were introduced to us, and the programme was secured by the office of the Norwegian Equality and Anti-discrimination Ombud. We found the Norwegian approach to cooperation with other organisations on the national level truly inspiring, and we realised there is much for us to learn and that interdisciplinary cooperation in the Czech Republic demands much effort.
Concerning the future of the Spondea organisation, meetings with experts from the ATV organisation were particularly beneficial. They also involved licencing of the above mentioned film, from which know-how can be passed on by our trained employees.
