On the 7th of March 2012, BKB participated in the event “The Voice of Victims in Europe – victims of crime express their demands for stronger rights”, promoted by Victim Support Europe, that took place in the European Parliament, in Brussels. This was a unique moment to reinforce the importance of the the proposal for a new Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, which reinforces the rights of crime victims in Europe and guarantees the establishment of victim support services throughout the Member States.

BKB is a partner in another international project promoted by portuguese victim support organization APAV.

Since 1. 1. 2012 you can find our new branch in Jihlava.

As you may know, the European Union is currently debating a new law to give victims stronger rights to support and services. Recently it’s become evident that the negotiations are threatening to substantially water down the new rights for victims. We need to do all we can to stop this happening.

Prague, Oct 17 (CTK) - Only 56 percent of Czechs are ready to help victims of domestic violence, according to a poll conducted by the polling institute Median, daily Mlada fronta Dnes (MfD) writes yesterday.

Prague, Aug 31 (CTK) - The White Circle of Safety (BKB) has arranged over 52,000 meetings, consultations and discussions with experts for crime victims and their surviving relatives in the Czech Republic since its foundation in 1991, its head Petra Vitousova said Wednesday.

Media release - Welcoming The EU Directive David McKenna, Chief Executive of Victim Support Scotland (VSS) and current President of Victim Support Europe (VSE), said that VSE welcomed the new EU Directive on victims of crime.

Brussels, 18 May 2011

The final report is available now. For more information check the section "Helping professionals".

Press news, Prague, 22.2.2010 – On the occasion of the European day of victims of criminality the Bily kruh bezpeci with participation of representatives of the Police Presidium of the Czech Republic introduced its new project “System of accommodating help for victims of felonies”.