Addressing the conference in her opening keynote speech, she said:  “Domestic violence against children is a topic that is understudied. The crucial work of academics and researchers sheds light and helps us ensure that children are protected from physical and mental abuse. Through the newly created EU Children’s Participation Platform, we are doing the same work by putting every child at the centre of our actions and calculating the right choices to keep them safe. This ranges from child-friendly reporting and procedures to shelters also equipped to the specific needs of children”.