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The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit is empowered under the Domestic Violence Act, Chapter 11:09, Subsection 44 (1 & 2), – states role of the Director of Human Services in alleviating domestic violence and abuse- and the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03 Section 88. The Domestic Violeance Act Chapter 11:09 and the Sexual Offences Act Chapter 8:03, undertakes a mandate that seeks to protect, promote and preserve the rights, dignity and worth of all persons who reside in Guyana, by advocating the provision of quality, comprehensive and responsive services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their dependents; in addition to initiating actions that hold perpetrators accountable for their behaviours.
Mission
To enhance family and community resilience, through the promotion of responsive public policies, that offer a supportive environment for individuals who are at risk of and/or may experience domestic and sexual violence.
Vision
To promote an inclusive society, where Guyanese are respected, equipped, empowered and supported, to live violence-free lives.
Key Responsibilities
Develops, promotes and implements educational programmes for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence, this includes vulnerable populations and sectors in which domestic and sexual violence is manifested.
- Collaborates with the Guyana Police Force, other government agencies and key stakeholders to study, investigate and publish reports on the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence in Guyana; its manifestations, scope and the consequences; and its eradication.
- Develops and promotes strategies that encourage policy change and improve service delivery for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Establishes and encourages the development of programmes on information, support and counselling services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Encourages programmes of services for boys and girls who experience family violence.
- Provides training and orientation services for police officers and other key professionals who assist in the treatment and counselling of victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Analyzes and implements studies on the need for education, training and rehabilitation of perpetrators of domestic violence.
- Provide oversight for the 914 Hotline, Survivor’s Advocate Programme and shelter services offered by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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Location
Lot 1, Water and Cornhill Streets, Stabroek, Georgetown
Telephone Number
225-6202 / 223-6027
