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A Week Free from Violence – meet the police and social services

A Week Free from Violence – meet the police and social services

The Unit for Violence in Close Relationships, in collaboration with civil society and other partners, will be disseminating information throughout the week regarding men’s violence against women, as well as the support available within Piteå Municipality. – The "Småstaden" shopping center is providing space to the Social Services for an exhibition and a lecture. –…

Next occurrence: 16–21 November 2026

Storgatan 63

- The "Småstaden" shopping center is providing space to the Social Services for an exhibition and a lecture.
- Internal training is being held for staff at the emergency department.
- PiteBo (the municipal housing company) is distributing information to all its tenants.
- School counselors, in cooperation with the Social Services and the youth clinic, are organizing a lecture on violence in young people's relationships for first-year students at Strömbacka Upper Secondary School.
- Outreach youth workers (*fältarna*), in collaboration with middle schools (grades 7–9), are organizing activities focused on violence in young people's relationships.
- The week is also being highlighted at local health centers and by the Piteå Parish.

Violence in Close Relationships – Help & Support in Piteå
Meet representatives from the Social Services and the Police at the "Småstaden" shopping center (in the pop-up space) to learn about the support and assistance available in cases of violence in close relationships. Ask questions, receive information on everything from protection and financial support to child custody and visitation, participate in a quiz walk, and enter for a chance to win great prizes.
Everyone is welcome – no registration required!

This is part of the campaign "A Week Free from Violence" (*En vecka fri från våld*). See everything happening across Norrbotten and in Piteå at: https://www.samverkanmotvald.se/frifranvald/

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Location

Småstaden citymall

Arenor

Småstaden is located along Sweden’s oldest pedestrian street, right in the heart of Piteå – a vibrant meeting place where the pulse of the city can be felt all year round. Here, you’ll find a welcoming indoor environment that invites you to enjoy experiences, relaxation, and spontaneous moments together. Småstaden is more than a shopping…

Next occurrence

Monday, 16 November

10:00–17:00

16–21 November 2026