Portugal supports domestic violence victims with financial aid
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Since 2022, Portugal’s Social Security Institute (ISS) has given financial aid to 928 victims of domestic violence through a family restructuring subsidy.
This subsidy helps people who have left their abuser by covering temporary income loss. The ISS has spent a total of 180,000 euros on this program, with most recipients receiving the full 10-day benefit period.
Between January and June of this year, the ISS approved 151 applications, and they expect to approve 259 by the end of the year, allocating 58,000 euros. ISS officials discussed potential changes to the subsidy program before a parliamentary subcommittee. They emphasized the need to study the impact of any legislative changes, such as extending the benefit period or increasing the amount of aid, and to ensure the program works with Portugal’s new Unified Social Benefit program.
