{"id":250652,"date":"2025-03-12T03:47:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T03:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/03\/12\/police-service-rolls-out-gbv-task-force-and-victim-support-centers\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T03:47:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T03:47:49","slug":"police-service-rolls-out-gbv-task-force-and-victim-support-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/03\/12\/police-service-rolls-out-gbv-task-force-and-victim-support-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Service Rolls Out GBV Task Force and Victim Support Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"309\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-329806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/policare.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"498\"  \/>The\u00a0National Police Service (NPS)\u00a0has ramped up efforts to combat\u00a0Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)\u00a0by establishing a\u00a0specialized unit\u00a0within the\u00a0Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"508\">This dedicated team, comprising\u00a0forensic experts and criminal intelligence analysts, has already played a key role in solving\u00a0complex gender-based violence (GBV) cases\u00a0currently in court.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"837\"><em>\u201cThe National Police Service has consistently responded to all reported cases but has had to adapt its approach due to evolving dynamics. Consequently, a multi-pronged strategy, including collaboration with various stakeholders, has been adopted to decisively combat this menace,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said NPS Spokesperson\u00a0Muchiri Nyaga.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1028\">To improve response and support for survivors,\u00a0NPS has set up a Directorate of Gender\u00a0and introduced\u00a0Gender Desks and Child Protection Units\u00a0in police stations across the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1179\">In addition, NPS has rolled out\u00a0POLICARE, a\u00a0one-stop support center\u00a0offering\u00a0legal, psychosocial, and health services\u00a0to GBV survivors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1439\"><em>\u201cWe are working closely with various agencies, including the State Department for Gender and the Presidential Working Group on Femicide, to strengthen prevention mechanisms against these heinous acts and build public confidence in safety,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Nyaga added.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1605\">NPS is urging the public to report\u00a0GBV cases\u00a0at the nearest police station or via\u00a0toll-free hotlines: 999, 911, 112,\u00a0or\u00a0#FichuakwaDCI at 0800 722 203.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1760\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>\u201cWe assure the public of our commitment to serve and protect by thoroughly investigating all cases and bringing perpetrators to justice,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0NPS stated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1760\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Read the full NPS statement on Femicide prevention below.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1760\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-329802\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1393\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/popo.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-329802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/popo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1393\"  \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1760\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-329801\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1396\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/po.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-329801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/po.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1396\"  \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0National Police Service (NPS)\u00a0has ramped up efforts to combat\u00a0Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)\u00a0by establishing a\u00a0specialized unit\u00a0within the\u00a0Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). 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