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The Social Welfare Department has developed the website on support for victims of child abuse, spouse battering and sexual violence (http://victimsupport.swd.gov.hk) in Hong Kong to facilitate access to relevant information by concerned departments, agencies and individuals. Apart from the website, there are also different victim support services to help victims of child abuse, spouse battering and sexual violence cases, including:
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Witness Support Programme
In strengthening support to the vulnerable witnesses in criminal proceedings, namely a child or a mentally incapacitated person, support persons would be arranged through the Witness Support Programme, set up jointly by the Department and the Police in November 1996, to accompany the vulnerable witnesses who have to give evidence in court through a live television link system, after obtaining the Court's permission.
Related Materials
-Booklet for Child Witness (Aged 5 to 9)(Chinese Only) (Acrobat file)
-Booklet for Child Witness (Aged 10-18)(Chinese Only) (Acrobat file)
-Booklet for Parents / Carer of Child Witness (Chinese Only) (Acrobat file)
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Mutual Help Programmes for Victims of Spouse Battering |
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The four refuge centres for women namely the Wai On Home for Women, Serene Court, Sunrise Court and Harmony House, organize mutual help programmes for the residents/ex-residents. The telephone numbers of the four refuge centres are as follows:
Wai On Home for Women 2793 0223
Serene Court 2787 6865
Sunrise Court 2890 8330
Harmony House 2522 0434
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Informaton Kit on Support Services to Victims of Spouse Battering |
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With the support and assistance from 'Working Group on Combating Violence', various professions and government departments, Social Welfare Department has published a set of Information Kit on Support Services to Victims of Spouse Battering. This information kit aims at enhancing the victims' understanding on their rights and services, and to enhance the cross sector cooperation in combating domestic violence. |
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* Brief Introduction on 'Information Kit on Support Services to Victims of Spouse Battering' (Chinese only) PDF Acrobat Document
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* Information Booklet on Support Services to Victims of Spouse Battering PDF Acrobat Document
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* Safety Card PDF Acrobat Document
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* Booklet of Child Witness of Domestic Violence PDF Acrobat Document
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* Child Custody Investigation Report (Guide for Parents) PDF Acrobat Document
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* Child Custody Investigation Report (Guide for Children) PDF Acrobat Document
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* Child Custody Issue (Guide for Legal Terms) PDF Acrobat Document
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* Support Services for Battered Spouse Cases (Chinese & English version) PDF Acrobat Document
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* Support Services for Battered Spouse Cases (Thai version) PDF Acrobat Document
* Support Services for Battered Spouse Cases (Indonesia version) PDF Acrobat Document
* Support Services for Battered Spouse Cases (Sinhalese version) PDF Acrobat Document |
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* Support Services for Battered Spouse Cases (Tagalog version) PDF Acrobat Document
* Services for Battered Men (Chinese & English version) PDF Acrobat Document
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* Services for Battered Men (Thai version) PDF Acrobat Document
* Services for Battered Men (Indonesia version) PDF Acrobat Document
* Services for Battered Men (Sinhalese version) PDF Acrobat Document
* Services for Battered Men (Tagalog version) PDF Acrobat Document
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