The Number of New Cases Opened at the Domestic Violence Unit in the Year by Type of Abuse

Annex I

Tables

Table 1(a)

The number of new cases opened at the Domestic Violence Unit in the year by type of abuse reported

New cases / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013
Emotional & physical / 93 / 124 / 67 / 109 / 74
Emotional, physical & financial / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 52
Emotional / 68 / 57 / 24 / 32 / 23
Emotional & financial / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10 / 14
Emotional, physical, neglect, financial & sexual / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 13
Physical / 47 / 51 / 7 / 6 / 9
Emotional, physical, neglect & sexual / 0 / 0 / 7 / 11 / 7
Emotional, physical & sexual / 13 / 10 / 7 / 5 / 5
Emotional & neglect / 0 / 2 / 8 / 1 / 4
Emotional, neglect & sexual / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2
Emotional, financial & sexual / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2
Physical & financial / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2
Emotional & sexual / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Neglect & financial / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1
Physical & neglect / 1 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 1
Physical & sexual / 1 / 0 / 1 / 1 / 1
Emotional, physical & neglect / 0 / 7 / 47 / 58 / 0
Emotional, neglect & financial / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Emotional, physical, neglect & financial / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Neglect / 1 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 0
Neglect & sexual / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Physical, neglect & sexual / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Prostitution / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Rape / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Sexual / 0 / 0 / 2 / 3 / 0
Sexual harassment / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Stalking / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Verbal / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Not specified / 40 / 38 / 62 / 62 / 32
Total / 265 / 295 / 236 / 300 / 243

Table 1(b)

The number of new cases opened at the Domestic Violence Unit in the year by age category

New cases / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013
>19 / 16 / 11 / 8 / 8 / 11
20-24 / 20 / 23 / 21 / 16 / 21
25-29 / 35 / 38 / 31 / 12 / 25
30-34 / 31 / 37 / 27 / 23 / 25
35-39 / 29 / 34 / 23 / 23 / 33
40-44 / 25 / 39 / 32 / 25 / 17
45-49 / 25 / 23 / 36 / 22 / 17
50-54 / 21 / 14 / 16 / 15 / 16
55-59 / 11 / 10 / 9 / 13 / 9
60+ / 18 / 29 / 20 / 15 / 15
Not specified / 34 / 37 / 13 / 128 / 54
Total / 265 / 295 / 236 / 300 / 243

Table 2

Child Abuse including Child Sexual Abuse
Offence / 2012 Investigations / 2012 Arraignments / 2013 Investiagtions / 2013 Arraignments / 2014 Investigations / 2014 Arraignments
Rape / 5 / 5 / 3 / 5 / 2 / 0
Defilement of minor / 72 / 19 / 24 / 13 / 11 / 10
Sexual activities with a minor / 4 / 9 / 3 / 13 / 5 / 10
Child abuse / 4 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0
Child neglect / 0 / 0 / 9 / 4 / 0 / 0
Violence against women, including sexual and domestic violence
Offence / 2012 Investigations / 2012 Arraignments / 2013 Investiagtions / 2013 Arraignments / 2014 Investigations / 2014 Arraignments
Rape / 5 / 2 / 5 / 3 / 2 / 1
Violent Indecent Assault / 3 / 7 / 9 / 17 / 4 / 6
Sexual harassment / 5 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Domestic Violence / 10 / 1 / 11 / 2 / 2 / 2

Table 3

Brief overview of EU funded projects implemented at the Closed Detention Centres

Project Code / Project Title / Project Description / Project Status / Total Eligible Amount
ERF 08.01 / Provision of essentialservices for themanagement of receptioncentres for Third CountryNationals / Provision of supplies to sustain hygienic standards in the compounds, including provision of items for personal hygiene,clearance of cesspit & skip emptying services; and provision of bedding items. / Closed / €218,324.12
ERF 08.02 / Provision of food suppliesand medical support forThird Country Nationalsresiding in closed centres / Provision of food together with a doctor and a nurse at closed centres / Closed / €445,361.00
ERF 08.05 / Emergency Measures –refurbishment of HermesBlock / Total refurbishment of the Hermes block including the replacement of the electrical system, the water supply andthe drainage system. / Closed / €222,850.42
ERF 09.01 / Provision of essentialservices for themanagement of receptioncentres for TCN’s withinAFM compounds / Provision of essential services related to accommodation including the provision and sustaining of hygienic standards inthe compounds, and the supply of personal hygiene items, clearance of cesspit & skip emptying services; provision of bedding items & repair & upkeep of materials. / Closed / €298,934.48
ERF 09.06 / Emergency Measures –Refurbishment of sanitaryfacilities at the TentCompound LysterDetention Centre / Refurbishment of 2 sanitary facilities consisting of the laying of new concrete, the replacement of tiles and sanitary fittings. / Closed / €8,050.85
ERF 09.07 / Emergency Measures –Manufacture andinstallation of sixstaircases, allowing mobilehomes to be placed oneach other at the TentCompound LysterDetention Centre / Installation of a number of staircases allowing access to 1st floor mobile homes, thus increasing accommodation space for migrants and providing better shelter / Closed / €19,800.00
ERF 09.08 / Emergency Measures –Procurement of four minibuses for the DetentionService for transport ofimmigrants / Procurement of four mini buses for the transport of immigrants to and from health and asylum determination process appointments eliminating cancellations and delays whilst ensuring that following the 6 month period of emergency measures, transport facilities are still available forthe immigrants in detention. / Closed / €119,218.96
ERF 09.09 / Emergency Measures –Construction of separaterecreational yards forsingle females and marriedcouples at the SafiDetention Centre / Division of the recreational area at the Safi detention centre to separate single females from married coupled eliminating theproblem of gender based sexual abuse / Closed / €44,406.70
ERF 09.11 / Emergency Measures –Provision of metal diningtables / Procurement of 40 metal dining tables to be used in the Lyster and Safi closed accommodation centres, where thelarge number of the 2009 arrivals reside, ensuring all immigrants have the basic amenities in dining rooms, improving their standard of living. / Closed / €9,380.00
ERF 10.10 / Provision of Food Supplies to TCNs residing at Hal Far and Hal Far DC / Provision of food supplies (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to TCNs residing at Hal-Safi & Hal Far Detention Centres / Closed / €484,037.76
ERF 11.10 / Emergency Measures – Procurement of MobileHomes / This measure aims to improve reception and accommodation conditions for persons in need of international protection/asylum seekers. Mobile homes are being acquired to replace tent-based housing in various reception centres / Closed / €754,231.00
ERF 11.11 / Emergency Measures – Provision of food suppliesto TCNs residing at Safiand Hal-Far DetentionCentres / The Project aims to provide a continuous and reliable supply of food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to irregular immigrants living in the closed Reception Centres at Safi and Hal-Far. / Closed / €571,238.00
ERF 11.13 / Provision of Food Supplies to Third Country Nationals residing at Safi and Hal-Far Detention Centres / This project aims at supporting the Detention Service’s activities in providing regular food supplies to all third country nationals held within these closed centres. Food supplies include, breakfast lunch and dinner, and the management of the Detention Service ensures that the food provided is of good quality and that it is according to their traditional diet. This project also aims at providing a constant supply of food even in emergencies, i.e, when (and if) the number of arrivals increases considerably. / Closed / €206,536.25
ERF 12.08 / Provision of Service byMedical Doctors andQualified Nurses to workwith Irregular Immigrants at Detention Centres / Provision of Service by Medical Doctors and Qualified Nurses to work with Irregular Immigrants at Detention Centres / Ongoing / €114,714.86
ERF 12.09 / Provision of Clothing andFootwear to IrregularImmigrants residing at Closed Detention Centres / Provision of Clothing and Footwear to Irregular Immigrants residing at Closed Detention Centres / Ongoing / €113,215.00
ERF 12.14 / Provision of Food Supplies (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) to Asylum Seekers residing at Safi and Hal-Far Detention Centres / The general aim of this Project is that upon arrival at the Detention Centres asylum seekers, are provided by the catering establishment on a daily basis reliable supply of food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Management of the Detention Service ensures that the food is always of a high quality and standard and according to their traditional diet. / Ongoing / €310,745.92
ERF 13.01 / Provision of Food Supplies (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)to Asylum seekers residing atSafi and Hal-Far Detention / The general aim of this Project is that upon arrival at the Detention Centres asylum seekers, are provided by the catering establishment on a daily basis reliable supply of food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Management of the Detention Service ensures that the food is always of a high quality and standard and according to their traditional diet. / Ongoing / €687,546.67
ERF 13.02 / Provision of Service byMedical Doctors and Qualified Nurses to work with AsylumSeekers residing at Safi and Hal-Far / The general objective of this project is to ensure that country nationals residing at Closed Accommodation Centres who apply for international protection are provided with adequate health service which is provided by medical doctors and qualified nurses. The Management of the Detention Service ensures that the service given is satisfactory at all times. / Ongoing / €70,800.00
ERF 13.19 / Material Aid & UrgentRenovations in Malta's closed reception centres / The General Objectives of this Project consists of the Provision of Food Supplies (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) to Asylum Seekers Residing at Safi and Hal-Far Detention Centres. The Provision of Mattresses Single Foam Type for use by Asylum Seekers Residing at Safi and Hal-Far Detention Centres and the provision and Installation of Security Fence Items at Hal-Far Detention Centre. / Closed / €1,135,000.00
ERF 13.22 / Material Supplies, Renovation works in Malta’s Hal Far and HalSafi Closed Centres / This project aims to provide food supplies, bedding items, clothing and other supplies to asylum seekers, Renovation works will also be carried out in order to ensure the safe well-keeping of the environment at the closed accommodation centres. / Ongoing / €967,600.00

Table 4

Average Prison Population 2001 – 2014

Source: Department of Correctional Services

Table 5

Average Prison Population Parole Eligibility 2001 – 2014

Length of sentence / Parole Eligibility date
1 - 2 years / Calculated at 33% of sentence
2 - 7 years / Calculated at 50% of sentence
More than 7 years / Calculated at 58% of sentence

Source: Restorative Justice Act (Cap 516)

Table 6

Brief overview of EU funded projects implemented to provide adequate living conditions for persons in open centres

Project Code / Project Title & Reference Number / Project Description / Project Status / Total Eligible Amount
ERF 08.04 / Strengthening Infrastructure & Integration Services for residents through self empowerment at the Marsa Open Centre / This project aimed to provide a better quality of life for the residents of the Marsa Open Centre by upgrading two kitchens, improved the recreational areas and provided medical care services. These reception measures supplemented measures aimed at increasing the integration capacities of the residents through the setting up of a limited education system that empowers residents in the areas of: English language, basic IT skills and cultural integration. / Closed / € 233,094.00
ERF 09.02, ERF 10.02 & ERF 11.02 / Providing a better quality of life to the residents of the Marsa Open Centre / These projects further build on the work already carried out at the Marsa Open Centre, as well as to maintain and improve services provided to residents through three complementary components, namely education, health and living conditions. / Closed / ERF 09-02:
€ 81,061.34
ERF 10-02:
€ 128,920.00
ERF 11-02:
€ 435,504.23
ERF 09.12 / Improvement of sanitary & dining facilities atHal Far (Hangar) Open Centres / The completion of works on existing sanitary and dining facilities and their extension, ensuring that minimum standards are reached and guaranteeing a better standard of living for immigrants residing in the Hal Far (Hangar) Open Centre. / Closed / € 352,000.00
ERF 09.13 / Procurement of supplies for the immigrant population in the open centres / The procurement of bedding items and replacement tents, ensuring a good stock of these supplies, thus contributing to a better standard of living for the residents of the Hal Far Tent Village and the Hal Far (Hangar) Open centre. / Closed / € 193,000.00
ERF 09.14 / Improvement of reception facilities (open centres): Works for construction/service of guard room, security grilles, gates & ancillary works at Marsa Open Centre / The finishing of a reception facility, to ensure that Marsa Open Centre can actually fulfil the task of safely receiving residents, particularly the most vulnerable. / Closed / € 45,000.00
ERF 09.15 / Transport facilities for immigrants residing in open centres managed by AWAS / The procurement of a minivan and a pickup truck to be used to transport the immigrant residents to the various medical and asylum determination appointments and for the fast and timely transport of supplies in the open centres. / Closed / € 45,000.00
JLS/2009/ERFX/CA/1017 / Sparklet / Supporting open and closed reception systems in Malta through profiling, action research and knowledge transfer. Providing welfare services and support, education, life-long portfolio sessions, recreational and sports activities. / Closed / € 504,548.98
ERF 10.07 / Implementing a socio-educational programme for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers under a care order / This project improved the infrastructure of the specific open centre accommodating unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, by upgrading the current common area and study/meeting area to be equipped for socio-educational activities. The activities carried out also through this project encouraged personal growth, developed social and creativity skills and assisted these young persons in their development towards independence. / Closed / € 73,481.86
ERF 10.09 + ERF 11.12 & ERF 11.16 / Enhancing Security within Open Centres / This measure aims to provide a more secure environment for staff and residents within open accommodation centres. / Closed / ERF 10-09: €131,780.00
ERF 11-12: €175,779.93
ERF 11-16: €427,160.00
ERF 12.01 / Renovations at Hal-Far (Tent Village) Open Centre / Construction of a guard room and part of boundary wall; and landscaping works / Ongoing / €143,360.00
ERF 12.02 / Purchase of supplies for residents of open centres / Purchase of beds, mattresses, bedding materials, baby cots and ancillary baby bedding / Ongoing / €236,709.56
ERF 12.04 / Renovations at Hal-Far (Hangar) Open Centre / Construction of a guard room and part of boundary wall; and concrete flooring of the hangar / Ongoing / €142,180.00
ERF 13.04 / Information sessions to residents of open centres / This project will address AWAS function as laid down in LN 205 of 2009 to “provide information programmes to its clients in the areas of employment, housing, education, health and welfare services offered under national schemes” (Article 6). This project will address this function through the provision of information sessions complimented by printed material to open centre residents on a variety of topics related to welfare aspects and social skills. / Ongoing / €60,000.00
ERF 13.05 / Enhancing security within open centres / This measure will provide a more secure environment for staff and residents within open accommodation centres. / Ongoing / €254,429.84
ERF 13.17 / Renovation Works in Malta’s Open Reception Centres (emergency measures) / This project’s overall objective is to improve the living conditions in the open reception centres by refurbishing and upgrading works, construction works and provision of supplies. / Ongoing / €1,320,000.00
ERF 13.21 / Procurement of mobile homes and improve transportation possibilities for residents of open centres (emergency measures) / The project aims at increasing the accommodation capacity and the standard of living for residents of open centres. The goal will be reached through the procurement of mobile homes, staircases for mobile homes and vehicles. / Ongoing / €1,190,000.00
ERF 12.06 / Renovation of dormitories at Marsa Open Centre / Renovation of dormitories at Marsa Open Centre / Ongoing / €188,000.75
ERF 12.15 / Provision of Support Services toresidents of the Marsa Open Centre (PSSR) / The general aim of this project is to continue to provide educational support services to the residents of the Marsa Open Centre, such as English Language, Cultural Orientation, Basic Computer Lessons, Food Handling Course, etc. to enhance the employability and integration of residents into Maltese society. / Ongoing / €63,322.05
ERF 13.10 / Provision of support services to residentsof the Marsa Open Centre 2 (PSSR 2) / The projects aims at providing holistic support service to the residents at the Marsa Open Centre, and in particular, the increasing number of vulnerable persons in the centre. The holistic support will be provided by means of a multidisciplinary team consisting of social workers, care workers, and cultural mediators/interpreters who will work in collaboration with a doctor, two psychiatric nurses; a counsellor, and a community outreach officer. The main aim of the project is to continue to provide the necessary support services needed by residents to maximise the use of their time in the centre and to assist them in their integration in the community. / Ongoing / €239,808.99