The journey of women who fled abusive relationships: "When the shelter door closes behind you, you are alone"
An investigative report on women who leave shelters for victims of domestic violence and face loneliness, bureaucracy, and a lack of professional support. Agam and Sarit (pseudonyms) describe the difficulty of rebuilding their lives after escaping violence, and assistance programs such as "Daf Hadash" and "Tzomchot Yachad."
An investigative report on women who leave shelters for victims of domestic violence and face the challenges of building new lives. Agam (a pseudonym) spent a year and a half in a shelter in Jerusalem with her two children, and upon leaving discovered that a shortage of social workers makes it difficult to receive guidance, appropriate placement in the education system, and rent payment. Sarit (a pseudonym) did not stay in a shelter but cut off contact through restraining orders, and describes the need to relearn to know herself and her children. The article notes that since 2020, 241 children have been orphaned following the murder of their mother, and in 2025 a record of 51 new orphans was set. It presents assistance programs such as "Daf Hadash" of the Ministry of Welfare and "Tzomchot Yachad" of WIZO Israel, but emphasizes that the required support is longer than what is defined.