The Donna Ceteris anti-violence center in Quartu is seeing growing numbers. Last year, there were 117 contacts and 49 new cases, adding 49 women to the 161 already in care. "This reveals other important data," explains Donna Ceteris president Silvana Maniscalco. "66 percent of these women seeking help have a high school diploma or degree, and 20 percent have a stable job, demonstrating that violence is democratic and affects all social classes. Furthermore, the age of those calling us has significantly decreased. Nineteen percent of those calling are women between 18 and 30, and the ones calling us are their mothers, telling us that their daughters are dealing with toxic relationships."

And this morning, in the fresco room of the former Capuchin convent, the association signed a free loan agreement with the Municipality for the use of the premises used by the center on the outskirts of the city , which welcomes women in need. The meeting was an opportunity to present the documentary film "Dialogues of Love," a reflection on gender culture through the eyes of people, where men, women, and young people spoke about love and violence. Among them were students from the Levi Technical Institute. "If a relationship is over, it's over," they say in the images that scroll by. "It can be a difficult moment to overcome, but it must never lead to violence."

Also in attendance were Mayor Graziano Milia, Councilor for Social Policies Marco Camboni, and Director of the Social Services Department Lorena Cordeddu, as well as the Commander of the Quartu Carabinieri Station, Marshal Alessandro Ghio. "After years of assigning this space year after year," Milia said, "we have finally secured a free loan for use that will last as long as the facility continues operating, thus regularizing everything. We are also particularly pleased with the work of the Donna Ceteris association, which has demonstrated great professionalism and dedication over the years."