le pôle psychosocial de Bordeaux écoute et accompagne les victimes
By Jean-Michel Desplos
The psychosocial pole of the Departmental Directorate of Public Security receives victims of domestic, sexual or gender-based violence
In recent months, the psychosocial center, installed at the Bordeaux police station, has seen its activity grow day by day. The two police officers, the psychologist and the social worker, who make up the structure within the Departmental Directorate of Public Security (DDSP), are specialized in the care of victims and, in particular, victims of violence. intra-family, sexual or sexist.
“Our work consisted of the victims’ words, assessing their suffering and supporting them, explains police major Sophie. Previously, a victim assistance service existed, but today the emphasis is on domestic violence. “
In France, in 2020, excluding homicides, the security forces recorded 159,400 victims of domestic violence committed by their partner, an increase of 10% over one year. The majority of the victims are women, nearly half of whom are between the ages of 30 and 49. “Speech is freed, welcomes Major de Alexandra, women dare to push the door of a police station and come to us. “
“Everything can go very quickly”
Upon arrival at the police station, a victim of an offense requiring enhanced confidentiality, in the context of a case of a sexual nature or of domestic or family violence, is directed via a reception board and an orange color code. . Specially trained officials must immediately give a pedagogical explanation of the procedure.
“We also tell them that they are not obliged to file a complaint but that we are there to guide them before or after, to our associative partners”, specifies psychologist Sophie Godivès, who recalls that “the closed door of confinement has Helped to exacerbate tensions within couples ”.
In Bordeaux, the personnel of the psychosocial pole take the time necessary to dialogue with each victim and offer them personalized and attentive listening. “Everything can go very quickly, we are often in an emergency,” says Pauline Gaillard, social worker. We have to find accommodation, take children into account. “Victims, women or men” because there are some in gay and heterosexual couples “can report by calling 17 but also 39 19 or via the Internet address: [email protected]