A policemans journey to activism: Combatting violence against women

Published: Nov. 24, 2021, 8:18 a.m.

In this episode of Truth Hurts, Monika Queisser speaks with Bert Groen, a former police officer turned activist in the fight against gender-based violence in the Netherlands. He shares his experiences in dealing with violence against women, explains how the police force and the justice system more broadly can better help survivors of domestic violence, why it is so important to integrate all services survivors need in one place, and how Family Justice Centers can be a source of hope and empowerment.\n\nHost: Monika Queisser\nGuest: Bert Groen\nProducer: Samia Basille\n\nTo learn more about the OECD\u2019s work on violence against women, please go to www.oecd.org/gender.\n\nTo listen to other OECD \u201cTruth Hurts\u201d Talks on Preventing Violence Against Women, please go to http://oe.cd/truth-hurts\n\nGet the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters\nFollow us on social media: www.oecd.org/social-media\n\xa9OECD Podcast 2021