The Silent Violence
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, hall: 12:108, Lilla Jadwigasalen
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.
Programme
08:30–09:00
Registration
09:00–09:15
Opening remarks
Assistant professor of law Hanna Grylin and Assistant professor of psychology Sara Waller Skoog, University of Gävle, Sweden
09:15–09:30
The idea behind the silent violence and introduction to the project Professor of law, Eleonor Kristoffersson, Örebro University
09:30–10:00
Silence, recognition and the legal limits of addressing violence against women
Assistant professor of psychology, Sara Waller Skoog, University of Gävle, Sweden
10.00-10.30
Coffee break
10:30-11:15
Honor related violence
Assistant lawyer, Rosanna Oscarés, Wega Advokater law firm
11:15-11:45
An introduction to evidence evaluation and domestic violence, shortcomings in the legal protection system and digital challenges
Senior professor of tax law, Börje Leidhammar, University of Gävle, Sweden
Assistant professor in law, Hanna Grylin, University of Gävle, Sweden
11:45-12:00
The role of debt in human trafficking and exploitation
Associate professor of law, Märta Johansson, Örebro University, Sweden
12.00-13.15
Lunch break
Economical violence
13:15-13:30
Recruitment of Workers, Artificial Intelligence and Gender Discrimination: a new wine in an old barrel?
Associate Professor of European Union Law, Marco Evola, LUMSA University, Italy
13:30-13:50
The Use of Taxation in counteracting the economic effects of Interpersonal Violence
Associate Professor of Tax Law, Marco Cedro, LUMSA University, Italy, PhD student, Sofia Arcara, LUMSA University, Italy
13:50–14:05
Economic violence in debt restructuring applications
Professor of social work, Pernilla Liedgren, University of Borås, Sweden
14:05-14:20
Economic violence between spouses: the French perspective
Senior Lecturer (HDR) in Private Law, Fabienne Labelle, University of Tours, France
14:20-14:35
Economical violence – a business perspective
Dr. in business economy, Jonas Molin, University of Gävle, Sweden
14:35–15:00
Coffee break
Psychological violence and digital violence
15:00-15:30
Children as Victims in Parental Stalking – A Systematic Analysis of 107 Court Verdicts
Licensed Psychologist at Analytica Psychology & Research AB, Carin Johansson, Sweden, Professor of Criminology, Susanne Strand, Örebro University, Sweden
15:30-15:45
The difficulty to apprehend psychological violence in French criminal law
Senior Lecturer, Criminal Law and Forensic Science Team of Montpellier (EDPFM), Eloi Clement, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
15:45-16:00
Protection against psychological violence within couples through the emergence of a new concept in France: the coercitive control
Senior lecturer in criminal law, Delphine Thomas-Taillandier, University of Tours, France
Health science perspectives on psychological and economical violence and abuse
16:00-16:15
Dietary Supplements Between Health Promotion and Silent Violence: Consumer Perceptions, Satisfaction, and Hidden Risks
PhD Candidate, Andrei Alecsandra, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania
16:15-16:30
Invisible economic constraints in oncology: a dietitian-led pathway to support intake and adherence, with patient navigation support
PhD Candidate, Elena Apavaloae, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania, PhD Candidate, Doina Ganea, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania
16:30–17:00
Conclusions and remarks
Panel discussion: Catarina Wahlgren, Susanne Strand, Fabienne Labelle, Märta Johansson Moderator: Professor in law, Eleonor Kristoffersson, Örebro University
17:00-18:00
Mingle with the participants
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 Law firm, Stockholm
- University of Tours
- Department of law, economics and communication, LUMSA, Palermo
The Silent Violence initiative is financially supported by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond.
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It is less than two kilometres from the city centre to the University and it only takes a few minutes to cycle or take a car or bus in between.
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