Children who have experienced domestic violence do not have the same childhood as other children. They experience fear for health and their life and the lives of their loved ones. They often feel responsible for the violence between their parents, and their wishes, and dreams have little to do with the childhood world. And as they grow, they often take on the same ways of behavior and communication as they have seen at home. They cannot change the family situations themselves, they need sensitive and long-term help. That is why the LOCIKA Center was established. We appreciate your support that will enable us to help more children experience normal CHILDHOOD WITHOUT VIOLENCE.

The LOCIKA Center is the first specialized center for children experiencing domestic violence in the Czech Republic. We examine the family situation through the eyes of the child, and we also choose therapeutic methods appropriate for children. Play is a natural expression tool for a child, therefore the therapeutic work with children at the LOCIKA Center is based on techniques such as working with ceramics, painting (art therapy) and sand play.