Kerala govt forms special cell to tackle domestic violence complaints
T'puram: Women and child development (WCD) minister Veena George announced the formation of a special cell to ensure continued support for girls and women complain of domestic violence.
"The cell will work to strengthen these efforts. It is 20 years since Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act came into effect. As part of the actions, district dowry prohibition officers have been appointed," minister said after inaugurating the Rs 60-lakh Sakhi one-stop centre in Thiruvananthapuram. Currently, one such centre is operating in each of the 14 districts. Additional centres will be set up in Ernakulam and Kozhikode districts.
" Support was provided to over 22,000 women and children through the one-stop centres. The interventions aim to bring positive changes in their. Continuity is of utmost importance," said the minister.
"It is crucial to ensure the complainant receives a resolution to the issue raised. When a girl or woman encounters a problem, she may not be able to express everything herself. Sometimes, she may not even be able to make a phone call.
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Anyone who witnesses this can report the complaint. It will be verified and action will be taken," she added.
The Mitra 181 helpline number is operational for this purpose, George said.
Sakhi one-stop centre is a joint initiative by the central and state govts to provide services such as counselling, medical aid, legal assistance, police protection and safe shelter under one roof for women and children who survived violence. This is implemented through the WCD department.
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