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Description |
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Crime Stop can be contacted to anonymously report a crime. |
Tip-Off line: 08600 10111
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SAPS - Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (“FCS Unit”) |
The FCS Unit is the department within the SAPS that deals with sexual offences against children, domestic violence, the illegal removal or kidnapping of children under 12 and so on. |
Tel: 012 393 2107
E-mail:
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The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre is a support function of the Department of Social Development that assists victims or potential victims of gender-based violence.
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Emergency Line: 0800 428 428
“please call me”: *120*7867#
Skype Line: Helpme GBV
SMS “help”: 31531 |
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Provides assistance to women who experienced violence, for example, through counselling or assistance to obtain temporary shelter. |
Tel: 011 591 6803
E-mail:
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Provides assistance to children who are abused and their families, for example, through counselling and legal advice. |
Toll-free helpline: 0800 055 555 |
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Child neglect and abuse, amongst other things, can be reported to Child Welfare South Africa. |
Tel: 074 080 8315
E-mail:
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FAMSA provides counselling for those who suffered trauma, for example, domestic violence or sexual abuse. |
Tel: 011-975-7106
E-mail:
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Assists with counselling and education services for domestic violence and child sexual abuse. |
Tel: 010 590 5920
Free SMS helpline: *134*7355#
E-mail:
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Provides counselling for people affected by violence. |
Tel: 021 465 7373
E-mail:
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Thuthuzela Care Centres (“TCCs”) |
These centres provide assistance with medical examinations and court matters of those affected by sexual offences, such as rape. |
Click here to find a list of all the TCCs and their contact details. |
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