Welcome to a conference that sheds light on silent forms of violence in close relationships and brings together research and practice to foster knowledge, dialogue and collaboration.

This conference highlights the forms of violence and post-separation abuse that often remain hidden yet deeply affect people’s lives. We will jointly shed light on and discuss psychological, digital/technological, economic violence – three central dimensions of silent violence in close relationship. The conference will bring together researchers, professionals and organizations to explore and discuss silent violence in close relationships. The aim is to identify research gaps in this area, as well as to create a platform for national and international collaborations.

Date: March 19th, 2026
Location: The University of Gävle

Join us for a meaningful event where research meets practice, and where new perspectives and collaborations can take shape. We welcome researchers and the surrounding community, such as prosecutors, judges, social worker, administrators from the Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Enforcement Agency and men's and women's shelter organizations.

Partners

• Crime and social harms at the University of Gävle
• Law Department of University of Gävle
• Research profile Crises and Transformation at Örebro University
• WEGA Lawfirm, Stockholm
• University of Tours
• Department of law, economics and communication, LUMSA, Palermo

Registration

Lunch and refreshments will be provided for conference participants. Please note that the number of seats is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will not be getting lunch. Last date to register: March 8th, 2026

The Silent Violence initiative is financially supported by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond.