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Shelters for Women Who are Abused
DESCRIPTION:
 There are a number of shelters for abused women in the Western Cape registered with the Department of Social Development. Women in need of protection can contact a shelter directly, or ask a social worker at the nearest regional office of the Department, or your nearest police station for assistance in contacting a shelter. Such women should also consider applying for a protection order. Women who are being abused by persons addicted to drugs or alcohol may also consider applying to have their abuser committed to a drug treatment centre. Should the abuser be known to have a licensed firearm, an application to have the firearm removed can also be considered.
INSTRUCTIONS:
 Contact or go to a shelter directly, or ask for help on how to get to get to the nearest shelter at your nearest regional office or at your nearest police station.
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GOVERNMENT BODY:
 Department of Social Development (Western Cape Government)
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The content on this page was last updated on 19 March 2012