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Who we are
DSVA is a collection of professional service providers and officials that respond as a group and in a timely fashion to the various needs of domestic and sexual violence survivors...
Sex Offender Register
One of the ways to be proactive about safety is by staying informed of who is living and working in your neighborhood. See who has been convicted in Lagos state for sex related offences...
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Since its establishment, DSVA has identified protection of children from neglect, abuse, violence and exploitation is an important aspect...
WHO WE ARE
We respond as a group and in a timely fashion to the various needs of domestic & sexual violence survivors...
Our mission is to provide sensitive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence while promoting healthy relationships as we strive to enhance our coordinated community response to domestic and sexual violence in Lagos state…
Advocacy
WHAT WE DO
At DSVA, we believe that preventive measures are the most efficient ways of addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence Issues. To this end, we have embarked on several advocacy programs...
WHAT WE DO
Counseling and Medical Services
DSVA has a pool of clinical psychologists that provide several forms of therapy for victims some of which are cognitive, behavioural, cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal, humanistic, psychodynamic or a combination of a few therapy styles...
WHAT WE DO
Legal Representation
Through the OPD and the Lagos Public Interest Law Partnership, victims of SGBV crimes are assured of free legal representation. The OPD also provides a social worker that will accompany the victim to the Police Station and also to court, depending on the level of risk involved...
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Referrals
Survivor is promptly referred to the closest Comprehensive Primary Health care Centre to receive medical examination. The PHCs have been equipped with Sexual Assault Evidence Collection kits, also known as rape kits. After samples have been collected, the kits would then be forwarded to the Lagos State DNA Forensic Centre.
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Coordination
The DSVA ensures proper coordination of efforts of all the responder agencies, working towards one common goal which is to eradicate Sexual and Gender Based Violence crimes in our society.
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Training
At DSVA, we believe that preventive measures are the most efficient ways of addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence Issues. To this end, we have embarked on several advocacy programs…
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Empowerment
The Lagos State Government under the aegis of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) pioneered a DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE TRUST FUND in order to provide financial assistance to victims and their families...
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We encourage and create unprecedented level of collaboration among professionals working to end sexual and Gender Based Violence....
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Since its establishment, DSVA has identified protection of children from neglect, abuse, violence and exploitation is an important aspect and should be given priority. Consequently, we have embarked on various initiatives all aimed at ensuring that the rights of children...
An Advisory On SGBV In Lagos State
An Advisory on Sexual And Gender Based Violence In Lagos State is key in the fight against all forms of SGBVs. It includes such infos as the Family Support Unit, Places to report to get justice, shelter facility for women in Lagos State, relevant government agencies etc.
Speak to INU
To ensure that survivors of domestic violence get necessary help as required, and easy access to needed services, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team partnered the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos Branch) with a view to introducing and implementing the ‘Speak to INU’…
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The Lagos State Government has emphasised the need for additional Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to better support survivors…
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA has given assurance to stakeholders of a renewed commitment to addressing…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to reducing gender-based violence in the…
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