LASG launches DSVRT for prompt action

Lagos State Government launches Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) for prompt action against defaulters and victims.

The response team is filled with team of experts that are experienced in medical, psychological and legal fields.

The state is calling out to everyone who at one time suffered various molestations to come out and seek help or report cases of sexual violence. The worst diseases are ignorance and negligence.

Educate someone about the after effects of sexual molestation or domestic violence. Help yourself and help Lagos.

Mandate, Vision and Mission of DSVRT below;


Mandate Of The Lagos DSVRT 
Utilizing a team model that includes all the relevant agencies, the Team provides timely follow up services in select domestic sexual violence cases where high risk factors are present or in cases where there is an elevated level of risk to victims, and/or children accompanied by a need for intensive victim support.

Vision
The Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team coordinates with agencies to overcome negative societal norms, gender inequalities and systemic oppression to victims of domestic and sexual violence through providing quality services and enriched programming.

Mission
To provide sensitive services; to victims of domestic and sexual violence; while promoting healthy relationships as we strive to enhance our coordinated community response to domestic and sexual violence in Lagos State and indeed in Nigeria.

Core Values
• Upholding victims’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Honoring cultural, physical, mental, emotional, and language needs of victims.
• Committing to domestic sexual assault prevention education.
• Valuing victims’ voices within the criminal justice system.
• Remaining professional and innovative.
• Working openly and collaboratively.
• Treating everyone with respect.

Contact: www.dsvrtlagos.org
Source: Nairaland.com