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Service Description
Four refuge centres provide temporary accommodation to females and their children in face of domestic violence or family crisis, they are:
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Wai On Home for Women |
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Harmony House |
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Serene Court |
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Sunrise Court
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Target Group
Women with or without children who are in immediate danger of violence or having serious personal or family problems. Cases admitted to the refuge centres may stay at the refuge for two weeks but the period of stay may be extended to a maximum period of 3 months.
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Application Procedures
The four refuge centres accept referrals from social workers and the Police. Request for the service can be made through casework service units of Social Welfare Department (list of IFSCs/ISCs and MSSUs can be downloaded here). Direct applications to the refuge centres are also accepted. The refuge centres admit cases on a 24-hour-basis.
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Enquiry
The following hotlines are available for public enquiry:
Wai On Home for Women: 2793 0223
Harmony House: 2522 0434
Serene Court: 2787 6865
Sunrise Court: 2890 8330
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Fees and Charges
Free of charge
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