BE AN EVERYDAY HERO FOR VICTIM EMPOWERMENT. BHEKANANI!

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The Victim Empowerment

Programme (V.E.P.) encourages us all to work together to build a caring

society.

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Building a caring society together Episode 1: Domestic Violence

If you are aware of abuse talk to someone; the

victim, a priest or a social worker. If children are

in danger report the case to a social worker.

Tip: Domestic violence often happens in a worsening cycle. Tension builds up, violence occurs and then there are apologies and promises to change.

Refer victims to

a place of safety

or shelter for

professional help. If

there is none, look

for a safe alternative,

a family member

or local non-profi t

organisation. A

hospital must assist

if the victim’s life is

threatened.

Incidents of Domestic Violence can

be reported to the police. A case will

be opened and the incident must

be recorded in a Domestic Violence

Register.

Help the victim to get a Protection

Order from a magistrate. This will

mean that the perpetrator has to stay

away by law.

Tip: If a police offi cer sends a victim away or loses a protection order they should be reported to the Station Commissioner and the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD).

The victim of a domestic violence case does not

have to leave home – the perpetrator can be made

to leave and must still pay household bills and

child support.

Tip: Families should support victims of domestic violence, and not pressurise them to stay in a harmful relationship.

Children living in families where there has been

violence need counseling and support. Speak to a

social worker, or family care organisation.

Tip: Men’s forums can infl uence men to bring safety to their homes.

Building a caring society together

Become an Everyday Hero by advocating for the rights of victims of Domestic Violence:

The Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) encourages all government departments, non-profi t

organisations and communities to work together to build a caring society.

BE A N E V E R Y D AY HE RO F O R V I C T IM E MP O W E RME N T – BHE K A N A NI !B E A N E V E R Y D AY H E R O F O R V I C T I M E MP O W E R M E N T – B H E K A N A NI !

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