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Services for Victims of Sexual Violence

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Service Description

For victims of sexual violence such as victims of rape, indecent assault, etc., the designated social workers of the Social Welfare Department and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre will provide the following services:

1.       24-hour crisis intervention service;

2.   co-ordination with the concerned departments/agencies to facilitate the victim to go through the procedures, if necessary, which include:

i)    immediate medical examination / treatment including pregnancy prevention and screening of sexually transmitted diseases

ii)   medical follow-up, such as treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, gynaecological treatment, HIV, etc.

iii)   report to the Police and statement-taking

iv)  forensic examination

v)   other legal proceedings

3.   provision of support and company to the victims and their families throughout the process

4.   referrals to other necessary services, e.g. psychological treatment, financial assistance and temporary accommodation, etc.; and

5.   case consultation to frontline professionals handling sexual violence cases.

 

 

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Target Group

 

Victims of sexual violence (both sex)

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Application Procedures

Persons in need of the service can call the CEASE Crisis Centre 24-hour Hotline: 18281.

 

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Fees and Charges

 

Free of charge

*   Other Related Services

       1. The Hong Kong Family Planning Association

           Hotline : 2572 2222

       2. Rainlily

           Hotline : 2375 5322

   

 

 

 

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