The European Anti-Violence Network, Os Aido, and the Ilysia Foundation are co-organizing an event entitled:
“Sexual Violence: Paths to Healing Without Revictimization”
The event aims to highlight approaches to care that foster recovery without recreating traumatic experiences.
Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 16:00–20:30 (Arrival: 16:00–16:30)
Venue: 22 Kydathineon Street, Plaka, Athens (Stelios Foundation Conference Hall)
The event will feature:
• Theodora Kotsi Felici, whose film “De Cirkel” explores both the process of recovery following sexual violence and the risks of retraumatization arising from inappropriate care practices.
• Kiki Petroulaki, Psychologist and President of the BoD of European Anti-Violence Network
• Dimitra Petanidou, Psychologist and Co-founder of Os Aido
Programme
16:30–17:00: Opening and welcome remarks
17:00–18:00: Screening of the film “The Circle” (suitable for audiences aged 16 and over)
18:00–18:30: Break
18:30–20:30:
Theodora Kotsi Felici: Art as a space for reconnection, contributing to the restoration of the fragmented reality produced by trauma
Kiki Petroulaki: Legal retaliation, retraumatization, and the silencing of women and children who dare to report abuse
Dimitra Petanidou and Niovi Michalopoulou: Comprehensive Sexuality Education as a means of preventing sexual abuse
Discussion
The event seeks to strengthen dialogue around trauma-informed care and promote practices that respect survivors’ experiences, needs, and dignity.
We look forward to welcoming you to an event dedicated to learning, exchange, and meaningful dialogue.
We warmly thank the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation for hosting and financially supporting the event.