Punjab govt announces Violence Against Women Centers on Women's Day
VAWC will be completely women-run, will provide one-window justice for victims of violence
LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Punjab government has on Sunday announced to establish Violence Against Women Centers (VAWC) for the defense of the women against violence. Victims of violence will not only be able to report the violence cases to VAWC through helpline but will also be able to get speedy justice through the department.
According to the details, VAWC will provide helpline and transport to the victims. All the facilities will be women-run and work 24/7.
Prosecution is expected to be better as all evidence will have to be collected within 24 hours of the assault. The system is expected to be free of interference from outside. No direct telephone lines will be available for contacting the department other than the helpline.
The department will also provide the victims with the facility to lodge FIR, medical examination, forensics, prosecution and post-trauma rehabilitation under one roof.
Using the latest technology, all departments of the VAWC will be inter-connected and will have complete audio-visual recording of all actions throughout the hierarchy of the department.
The department will also be responsible for assisting the victims in getting them placed back into the society. They will be kept in Shelter homes after investigation.
Helpline will help the women in getting information about any government-related query and will also allow them to report and follow up their cases.
It is also important to mention here that Pakistan is first in the region to launch such an initiative.
