safe house

Posted by highdesertnow (227 days ago)

I would like to know if there are any place to stay for battered wife and her son. She is so scared her husband will kill her and her son. They need to work because thery need food on the table. Already reported to the police but things are really complicated. any place to stay and advice for these kind of situations.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by D-Man (227 days ago)

They should contact the social services for assistance. They have departments to deal with these kinds of cases.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Claire (227 days ago)

The Social Welfare Department's website has plenty of information:
http://www.swd.gov.hk/vs/english/welfare.html

Scroll down for list of refuges centres for women, such as Harmony House which also take children.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by S67 (227 days ago)

Pls check out http://www.soultalk.org or call their 24 hour Hotline 25256644

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by souffleQueen (227 days ago)

Harmony House

24 hour hotline: 2522 0434


arget:
Abused women and their children
Hong Kong resisdents or Mainland visitors holding two-way Permits
Admission by self-approach or referral by social workers or other professionals
Boys not older than 15, exception may be allowed based on individual circumstances

Objectives：

To provide refuge for victims of domestic violence
To protect and address the needs of children who witness domestic violence
To help abused women restore their dignity and establish harmonious relationships
To offer 24-hour immediate support for families affected by domestic violence

Service：

24-hour woman hotline
Refuge Services
Counseling Services
Children and Adolescents Services
Aftercare Services
Outreaching Services
Service Withdrawal

(I am based in Hong Kong)