New centre for victims of sexual violence supported over 1,000 clients in first year

The PORT Centre for Victims of Sexual Violence in Prague has assisted 1,037 clients in its first year, its founders announced at a press conference on Thursday. The facility, the first of its kind in the country, was established by the ProFem organization and provides psychological support, assistance, and short-term accommodation for victims.

According to ProFem head Jitka Poláková, the centre has carried out 4,100 interventions, averaging four per client. It supports both victims and their relatives, with men now making up about ten percent of clients. Only five percent of female clients have reported their cases to the police.

A recent survey of 5,000 women in Czechia found that 54% of them have experienced sexual harassment or violence.