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About Us

Shelter

Shelter for Women and Children

Objectives

  • To provide a safe and immediate refuge for female  victims of domestic violence and their children
  • To offer 24-hour immediate support and referrals for families and intimate partners affected by domestic violence
  • To empower abused women, and help them restore their dignity and establish harmonious relationship
  • To protect and address the needs of children who have witnessed or been affected by domestic violence

 

Funded By:

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Service Targets

  • 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)
  • Hong Kong residents or those who have the legal right to stay in Hong Kong

* We serve all ethnic groups and people of different sexual orientations, religions, or other backgrounds.

Application for Admission

  • self-approach through our 24-hour Woman Hotline 2522 0434
  • Referral by social workers or other professionals

Scope of Service

Free Emergency Accomodeation

  • Residents are responsible for the expenses of their daily living
  • The Shelter may offer basic necessities to residents with financial difficultes

Duration of Stay

  • The period of stay is usually two weeks
  • Under special circumstances, extension to a maximum of three months may be granted

Admission Criteria

  • Women have to be able to take care of themselves as well as their children
  • Admitted residents have to keep confidential of the shelter address, location and appearance
  • Admitted residents have to abide by Shelter rules and adapt to group living

 

*Individual assessment for approval of admission will be conducted by the Shelter

 

Service details

Contact Us

Shelter for Women and Children
Confidential (Mailing address: P.O. Box 99068, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
2336 5842