Question

Imagine you are the Superintendent of Police of your district. Many women have filed complaints of domestic violence in the past few months. Though you are trying to get justice for the victims, you are hindered as they often withdraw their complaints due to fear or family pressure. What measures can you take to address the situation?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Define domestic violence
• Discuss the measures that can be taken to curb domestic violence.

Solution:
Domestic violence can be described as acts of violence committed by someone in the domestic circle of the victim.
It includes both physical and psychological abuse.

Measures that can be taken to curb domestic violence can be listed as follows:

• Organising awareness campaigns for educating women about their rights and steps they can take if these rights are violated.
• Special women's helplines should be set up in the police department so that victims can register complaints without needing to visit the police station.
• Organising literacy campaigns to remove the stigma attached to victims of domestic violence.
• A separate wing of the police can be opened in all police stations to specifically deal with the issues of women who fall victim to domestic violence
• Police force must be trained to respectfully and courteously deal with women in distress.