Round-table discussion titled “Domestic Violence from a Child’s Perspective – When the System Works Together”

Congress Center, Irena Ondrová Hall

What does domestic violence look like through the eyes of a child? And what really happens once someone becomes aware of the abuse? The aim of this round-table discussion is to highlight the impact of domestic violence on children and the family system, while also clearly demonstrating how multidisciplinary and interdepartmental cooperation works in practice when addressing such situations. Through specific anonymised case studies, the discussion will present the entire process — from the first warning signs observed in a child, through the involvement of the Intervention Centre, the Police of the Czech Republic, child protection authorities, and ultimately the justice system. The event follows the nationwide commemoration of 20 years of intervention centres operating in the Czech Republic. Special attention will be given to the Intervention Centre of the Zlín Region, the only institution of its kind in the region. The round table is designed to be professionally grounded while remaining accessible and understandable to the wider public.

Programme:
Case Studies from Practice
Real anonymised stories of domestic violence — from the first warning signs to resolution
The Process Step by Step
The role of individual institutions: Police of the Czech Republic, child protection authorities, Intervention Centre, and the justice system
Impact on the Child and Family Psychological context and the needs of children experiencing violence
Expert Panel Discussion
Sharing experiences across professional sectors
Audience Questions and Participation

Speakers:
• Mgr. Marek Mikláš, MBA – moderator, Director of the Counselling and Crisis Centre
• JUDr. Tomáš Ehrenberger – public prosecutor, District Public Prosecutor’s Office in Zlín
• Col. Mgr. Jaroslava Daičová – Head of the Department of General Crime, Regional Police Directorate of the Zlín Region
• Mgr. Petra Vidmuchová – President of the District Court in Kroměříž
• Mgr. Radim Slezák – Vice-President of the District Court in Kroměříž
• Mgr. Zuzana Marková – social worker, Child Protection Authority in Otrokovice
• Mgr. Lucia Pechtorová – psychologist at the Intervention Centre of the Zlín Region
• Mgr. Jarmila Hasoňová – Head of the Intervention Centre of the Zlín Region

Who is the event for?
• professionals from education, social services, healthcare, justice, and security sectors
•helping professionals
• students of relevant fields
• members of the public interested in mental health and child protection issues
Capacity is limited.

The event is organised by:
Counselling and Crisis Centre , whose mission is to support people facing difficult life situations throughout the Zlín Region.
Nadační fond Kapka naděje, whose primary areas of focus are haematology, oncology, and child psychiatry. Its support ranges from neonatal and paediatric departments to oncology and palliative care. Together, they are dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about children’s mental health, while contributing to the destigmatisation of psychiatric care in the Czech Republic.

Language: Czech