Delhi doctors trained to deal with domestic violence victims
July 22nd, 2010 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday launched a training programme for its medical officers on treating victims of domestic violence.
Health Minister Kiran Walia, inaugurating the programme on “Holistic and Human Care of Women Victims of Domestic Violence”, said many such programmes will be organised in the city in future.
Walia stressed on the need for sensitising the doctors and
para-medical staff to give them adequate skills for effectively treating the victims of domestic violence and those who are subjected to harassment, atrocities and sexual exploitation.
“The doctors, while treating them, should adopt a holistic approach towards the victims as they suffer not only physical injuries but also mental trauma,” she said.
Only 594 cases of domestic violence out of total 6,071 in the city have been settled, while the rest are still pending, she added.
The minister suggested that effective implementation of legislation and speedy access to justice and support to victims is needed to curb the menace.
- Delhi government proposes fast track courts for rape cases - May 27, 2011
- Delhi to intensify drive against dengue, chikungunya - Oct 19, 2010
- Awareness needed for Delhi's women: Dikshit - Feb 19, 2011
- Gender sensitisation training in judicial academies soon - Feb 11, 2011
- Bahrain Government cracks down on its medical fraternity - Apr 21, 2011
- Delhi sets up 10 teams to deal with swine flu - Jun 09, 2009
- Three hospitals to provide facilities for Commonwealth Games - Oct 08, 2009
- UNFPA-Laadli awards 14 gender crusaders - May 12, 2010
- Health check-ups, legal aid pffered for women in Delhi - Jul 23, 2011
- Delhi hospitals lacking in emergency protocols - Sep 14, 2011
- Private hospital to treat victims at accident sites - Nov 04, 2010
- Mosquito breeding at CWG venues down - Aug 31, 2010
- 'Include rehabilitation in children sexual offence bill' - Dec 21, 2011
- Police should join IGNOU: Kiran Walia - Oct 29, 2010
- Chhattisgarh teacher on hunger strike, alleges police harassment - Oct 12, 2011
Tags: adequate skills, atrocities, cases of domestic violence, delhi government, doctors, domestic violence victims, harassment, health minister, holistic approach, implementation, kiran, legislation, medical officers, medical staff, mental trauma, New Delhi, physical injuries, sexual exploitation, training programme, victims of domestic violence