Get involved in Yokhuselo Haven's Handbag Of Hope this August month!

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People often have a limited understanding of what constitutes domestic abuse. In this article, we provide more in-depth examples of abuse.

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The first point of call for victims of domestic violence when reporting an incident is the South African Police Service (SAPS). After that, they would follow a procedure with the domestic violence sections at the courts, the Public Prosecutors and shelters if need be.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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The SAPS must inform domestic violence (DV) victims of their rights or give them the support they are obligated to provide them as per the Domestic Violence Act. Below is a list of some of the services you should expect from the SAPS when you report domestic violence.

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You have right and there are ways to protect yourself against an abuser. If the abuser threatens your life and you live in fear of the abuser, then a protection order could be an option.

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A practical, personalized Domestic/Gender Based Violence Safety Plan during this time of Covid-19. A message brought to you as published by the National Shelter Movement of South Africa. Excellent.

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This brief highlights emerging trends and implications for the provision of essential services (health, police and justice, social services and coordination of these services) for women and girls who have experienced violence during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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We all have three classic responses to fear namely fight, flight and freeze, but according to an article published on The Mighty, there is a fourth trauma response called fawn. These responses are not necessarily harmful as they help “us to respond quickly to threats and get to safety.” However, it becomes problematic when you get stuck in one of these trauma responses.

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