The Haven-Bicol

by Connie Barrameda | March 7, 2013 2:56 pm

[1]Provides temporary shelter and protective custody to women ages 18-59 years old who are victims of involuntary or forced prostitution, illegal recruitment, battered/abused women, victims of sexual abuse, women in detention, women victims or armed conflict and others.

The HAVEN-BICOL is a Substitute Home for Women, a social welfare and development facility located at the DSWD Complex, Nasisi, Ligao City. Its clientele include:

• Victims of Involuntary or Forced Prostitution – those recruited as receptionists, waitresses, entertainers, dancers and domestic helpers who are later forced into prostitution.
• Victims of Illegal Recruitment – those who paid fees for local or foreign employment but found themselves with no job placements or who were able to work but under exploitative or oppressive conditions and/or have lost their jobs.
• Battered or Abused Women – those who are physically, mentally and emotionally maltreated by husbands, other family members, employers, etc.
• Victims of Sexual Abuse – Incest – those who have carnal relations with their parents, siblings or blood relatives to the fourth degree of consanguinity and Rape – those who have been victims of genital copulation usually accompanied by bodily threat.
• Victims of Armed Conflict – those who have been traumatized by death, displacement and/or disorganization of family members as a result of armed struggle.
• Women in Detention – those who have been detained in jails for various reasons before a case is filed against them.

The HAVEN-BICOL has the following services for Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances:

• Residential Care – temporary shelter with food, clothing and personal care items.
• Medical Services – Physical examination, dental check-up, clearance from sexually transmitted diseases and psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
• Psychological Testing
• Maternal and Child Care Skills Development – environmental sanitation, self-care, early childhood disorders, growth monitoring, promotion, immunization and nutrition.
• Self-Enhancement and Skills Development – Ego building, stress reduction and crisis management, spiritual enhancement and renewal, sports development, values development, socialization and revival of cultural traditions.
• Livelihood Skills Development – pratical skills development, sheltered workshop or sub-contracted jobs, leadership and basic management skills development and capital assistance.
• Social Communication Skills Development .
• Legal Services
• Counseling Services – individual, group or couple.
• Community Participation Skills Development
• Educational Services – formal and non-formal
• Transportation Assistance
• After-Care Services

Address :  DSWD Complex, Nasisi, Ligao City

Source URL: https://fo5.dswd.gov.ph/programs-services/centers-institutions/254-2/

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