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The CEASE Crisis Centre, operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, is a kind of crisis intervention and support service which aims to provide comprehensive support to victims of sexual violence and individuals / families facing domestic violence or in crisis, and to link them with appropriate health care and social services units for necessary protection and services. The CEASE Crisis Centre has commenced operation on 26 March 2007. Services provided include a 24-hour hotline and crisis intervention / immediate outreaching service for victims of sexual violence and elder abuse after office hours of the Social Welfare Department. Besides, the CEASE Crisis Centre, with its address kept confidential, has commenced the short-term accommodation service on 19 May 2008 for assisting those victims who are temporarily not suitable to return home or those individuals / families in crisis. |