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Service Providing Centre

SERVICE PROVIDING CENTRE

Mercy College FCC

The SPC at mercy College is dedicated facility designed to provide legal recourse and protection for individual who are victims of domestic violence. This typically aims the objectives related to domestic violence and supporting victims.

Objectives
  • To provide immediate and ongoing support to victims of domestic violence to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • To offer intervention services, emergency hotlines and shelters to address urgent situations and provide immediate assistance to those in need.
  • To provide legal guidance and assistance in filing protection orders or restrain orders as per the provisions of the DV act.
  • To provide support groups and therapy sessions to create a supportive community for survivors.
  • To provide vocational training, job placement assistance and educational opportunities for the survivors to rebuild their lives.

Services offered:
  • Support for victims: The primary aim is to provide emotional, psychological, and legal support to victims of domestic violence. This includes offering counseling services, information on legal rights, and assistance in navigating the legal process.
  • Safety and protection: Ensuring the safety of victims is a crucial goal. It works to provide immediate safety measures, such as emergency shelter options, and help victims obtain protection orders on restrain orders as stipulated by the Domestic Violence Act.
  • Legal guidance: It aims to educate victims about their legal rights uder the domestic violence act. They offer legal advice, help in filling complaints, and assist victims in understanding the legal processes involved in obtaining protection orders or pursuing legal actions against perpetrators.
  • Awareness and Prevention: It works to raise awareness about domestic violence within the community and promote preventive measures. This involves education campaigns and outreach programs to inform individuals about the signs of domestic violence and support services.
  • Crisis Intervention: It aims to provide immediate assistance during crisis situations. It involves helplines, emergency response teams and support services to address urgent needs and ensure the safety of victims.
  • Empowerment of victims: Empowering victims to regain control of their lives is a key objective. It provides empowerment programs, skill-building workshops, and assistance in accessing resources that enable victims to become self-sufficient.

Mission and Approach


Services offered:
  • Adopting a trauma informed approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals’ services to be sensitive and supportive of survivors.

Holistic support services
  • Providing comprehensive services that encompass emotional support, counseling, legal assistance, housing support, and other resources to address the diverse needs of victims.

Confidentiality and privacy
  • Ensuring the confidentiality and privacy of individuals seeking assistance. creating a safe space for victims to share their experiences and access support without fear of judgement

Data collection and analysis
  • Collecting and analyzing data on domestic violence cases to identify trends, gaps in services and areas for improvement in the overall response to domestic violence.

Collaborative partnership
  • Building and maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders, such as legal professionals and healthcare providers to enhance the overall effectiveness of interventions.

Client centered approach
  • Adopting a client centered approach that prioritizes the needs and preferences of victims allowing them to actively participate in decision-making processes regarding their safety and recovery.