Shelter for Women and Children

Service Targets:

1.	Abused women and their children
	(girls of all ages and boys who are under 12; discretion may be granted to boys who are 12 to 14 years old for admission upon request)
2.	Hong Kong permanent residents or those who have the
	legal rights to stay in Hong Kong
*	We serve all ethnic groups and people of different sexual
	orientations, religions, or other backgrounds

Service Objectives:

1.	To provide a safe and immediate refuge for female
	victims of domestic violence and their children
2.	To offer 24-hour immediate support and referrals for
	families and intimate partners affected by domestic
	violence
3.	To empower abused women, and help them restore
	their dignity and establish harmonious relationships
4.	To protect and address the needs of children who
	have witnessed orbeen affected by domestic violence

Scope of Services:

1. Refuge service
2. Woman hotline & follow-up service
3. Individual and group counseling
4. Educational and developmental activities
5. Aftercare services
6. Collaboration and outreaching services



Application for Admission:

1.	.Self-referral through our 24-Hour Woman Hotline
	(Tel: 2522-0434)
2.	Referral by social workers or other professionals

Termination of Service:
Either the Shelter or women residents may initiate the termination of service