Moldova's National Institute of Justice Seeks Training on Bias-Motivated Crimes

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The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Director, Ramona Strugariu, met with the Director General of the National Agency for Prevention and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (ANPCV), Viorica Simbalari, to discuss professional training for law enforcement authorities in gender-based bias crimes and digital violence. The meeting aimed to develop a training program addressing the investigation and prosecution of bias-motivated crimes, including femicide, and ensuring a coordinated approach among justice system actors. The discussion also touched on raising awareness of online violence and the need for a monitoring mechanism to evaluate the impact of training programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting between NIJ Director Ramona Strugariu and ANPCV Director General Viorica Simbalari aimed to develop a training program for law enforcement authorities on gender-based bias crimes and digital violence.
  • The training program would address the investigation and prosecution of bias-motivated crimes, including femicide, and ensure a coordinated approach among justice system actors.
  • The importance of integrated training of all actors involved in the criminal justice chain was emphasized, including district police officers, criminal investigation officers, prosecutors, judges, and lawyers.
  • A body of specialized trainers would be created to ensure the cascade implementation of training in mixed groups.
  • The need to extend training programs to the civil field, particularly in disputes involving the parent-child relationship in domestic violence cases, was highlighted.
  • Awareness of online violence and specific protective measures for this type of aggression was deemed relevant, along with the value of a medium and long-term monitoring mechanism to evaluate the impact of training programs.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics were provided in the news release.
  • The meeting between NIJ Director Ramona Strugariu and ANPCV Director General Viorica Simbalari was held on June 9, 2025.

Sources:

  • "News release of the National Institute of Justice regarding the meeting between the Director of the National Institute of Justice, Ramona Strugariu, and the Director General of the National Agency for Prevention and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, Viorica Simbalari." (Institute of Justice website)