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National Shelter for Victims of Gender-Based Violence
Type of Measure
Services > Social services > Shelter Safe accommodation
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2018
Brief Description
In July 2018, the Government of Jamaica purchased a property to be used as a National Shelter for victims of gender-based violence. Subsequently, the Condition Survey and Renovation Assessment were completed and plans are underway to have the Shelter operational in short term.
Source of Information
Experiencing Violence?