54 Gender and Security Toolkit The European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine has provided training to police and prosecutors to familiarize them with the new domestic violence law and enable its appropriate interpretation and effective implementation. Training has included presentations by CSOs and social services with real-life case studies to help illuminate the scale and impact of the problem of domestic violence. Supported by DCAF, EUAM Ukraine is developing curricula for the National Prosecution Academy and working with the Public Prosecution Service to develop guidelines on documenting evidence and prosecuting techniques. Lessons learned Ê Involve the judiciary from the outset in the design and implementation of assessments of challenges for victims of domestic violence in accessing justice. This builds their commitment to be engaged in improvement. Ê Involve civil society from the outset in the development and implementation of training programmes to provide the perspective of victims of domestic violence. Ê Use the media to raise awareness of domestic violence, including that this abuse is not acceptable and that advice, support and information are available to those in need or at risk. It is particularly important to raise awareness among victims, as many do not see domestic violence as a crime, nor know where and how to get help. 1. This case study is based upon an interview with Veronika Kristkova, Senior Adviser on Legislative Reform, EUAM Ukraine. 2. EUAM Ukraine (2018) “EUAM training guides police in enforcing law on combating domestic violence”, 19 July, www.euam-ukraine.eu/news/euam-training-guides-police-in-enforcing-law-on-combating-domestic-violence (accessed 15 October 2019). Case study 5: Gender and justice reform (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Comprehensive gender and justice reform has been undertaken in BiH since 2013, to improve the capacity of judicial staff to integrate gender awareness into their procedures and practices, to improve judicial response to domestic violence and GBV, and to be more cognizant of gender bias within the judiciary.1 This has been achieved in part through a project by BiH’s Association of Women Judges, local NGO Atlantic Initiative and DCAF to strengthen the justice system’s delivery of non-discriminatory services and enhance the role of women in the justice sector, particularly at decision-making levels. Strategies The main aims of the project have been achieved through research, training judicial professionals to train their peers, creating and supporting a group of highly motivated, well-trained and mutually supportive gender champions (judges and prosecutors) and developing guidance materials. Research Comprehensive research, drawing upon surveys and in-depth interviews with judges, attorneys, prosecutors and court associates, played a critical role in persuading judges and prosecutors of the need for this work.2 Research demonstrated that gender-based stereotypes can result in gender bias within the judiciary, which affects collegial relationships, the court atmosphere and legal decision-making. Judges and prosecutors were typically uninformed about sexual and gender-based harassment (SGBH) and had not received training on the topic. Legal decision-making was found to be particularly affected by gender bias in certain areas, including domestic violence, rape and child custody. The research showed judges that