For reference: the Centre commenced its activities in May of this year. Girls who have experienced violence, are at risk of violence, or are in socially vulnerable circumstances are temporarily separated from their families and accommodated at the Centre for a period of six months to one year.

During this period, psychological therapy is provided to the children and their parents, with the aim of supporting the children’s well-being and facilitating their successful integration into society.

The monitoring covered the conditions provided for children at the Centre, including living and sleeping arrangements, educational activities, recreation and extracurricular clubs, sanitary and hygiene conditions, and food provision.

During the monitoring visit, the Children’s Ombudsman held individual conversations with four girls residing at the Centre, listened to their views, interests and needs, and reviewed the relevant documentation concerning the girls.

It is worth noting that, as a result of the effective work of the Centre’s specialists with the children and their parents, following the completion of corrective work with the parents and based on an assessment confirming that a safe family environment had been ensured, one of the girls who had been staying at the Crisis Centre was returned to her family on 17 September 2026.