VILLAGE RESPONSE PROJECT
Donor Agency: Caritas New Zealand
Duration: December 2010 – December 2011
The objectives of this Project were:
Duration: December 2010 – December 2011
The objectives of this Project were:
- To improve the skills of the SVSG staff and representatives in responding to domestic violence and sexual abuse cases in the 166 villages in Samoa.
- To provide support and crisis care accessible to at least 1000 community members by establishing support networks and safe houses in 166 villages.
- To conduct monitoring and proper documentation of sexual crimes and domestic violence cases.
Close to 500 SVSG Village Reps received training on the basic SVSG support services under the Village Response Project. These Village Reps have been instrumental in referring cases to the main office, assisting Police and the Attorney General in locating witnesses for court cases, as well as accompanying victims to the main office for shelter assistances.
Two financial assistances from the Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme (PPDVP) catered firstly for the SVSG Village Reps retreat in Savaii to further develop their understanding of their roles and responsibilities, and secondly, to finance working bags and stationery supplies for the Reps.
Two financial assistances from the Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme (PPDVP) catered firstly for the SVSG Village Reps retreat in Savaii to further develop their understanding of their roles and responsibilities, and secondly, to finance working bags and stationery supplies for the Reps.