Building Strong Bonds For Life Helpline: أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Dubai Foundation for Women and Children as a model for efforts in child protection

Outline General information about DFWAC DFWAC Strategy Admission Policies DFWAC Services Community Awareness Programs Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن

Dubai Foundation For Women And Children The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. It was established in July 2007 to offer victims immediate protection and support services in accordance with international human rights obligations. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن

Vision A community free of violence and abuse. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن

Mission The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children aims to alleviate violence against women and children through protection, prevention and promotion. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن

Provide shelter service and social and psychological care for women and children exposed to violence. Family empowerment and strengthening ties. Promote the collective work among local parties, organizations and unions to secure a smooth and effective service system. Build collaborations with local and international parties that are involved in the protection of the basic principles of human rights. Develop research on relevant social issues that will inform program and policy development. Promoting community awareness to reduce all forms of abuse against women and children through educational outreach. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن DFWAC Strategy

Protect physically, sexually, emotionally abused women and children. Prevent ongoing abuse and the escalation of violence. Promote social awareness through education and outreach. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Core Principles

In accordance with our mandate, DFWAC offers services to women and children victims of violence who are defined by Law 15/2007, which established the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children. Service provision is defined by the law. Admission Criteria: Women and children experiencing any type of abuse or violence. Not in immediate danger of harming yourselves or others and/or in need for a psychiatric hospitalization. Not infected by a contagious disease. Not male of 12 years or over. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Admission Policies

Case Admission Procedures Client Accepted Orientation Support Plan Week1 Intake: 1-2 days Set up weekly meeting counselling and case management sessions Set up weekly appointment with counselor Exit Plan Case Resolution Aftercare Planning Case Work Day Follow-Up Repatriation to country of origin Return to Community Weekend Admissions: Orientation by House Mother Counselor Counseling Session Clinical Services

Primary Support Services: Providing free services to women and children victims of violence residing in Dubai regardless of race, class, ethnicity, religion or legal status. A safe shelter Case management Medical care Psychological support Counseling Legal, consular and immigration assistance. Providing a helpline Providing community awareness services that include educational activities in schools, universities and institutions. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Our Services

Secondary Support Services: Educating children residing in the Foundation or those accompanying their mothers. Recreational activities. Physical fitness. Empowerment and skills training. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Our Services

Community Awareness Programs Model Assessing needs Setting goals and objectives Developing an intervention Implementing the intervention Evaluating the results Generalized Model for Program Planning (GMPP)

Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Our Services Training programs and workshopsChildhood Protection CampaignPublications

Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Training programs and workshops

Students’ Workshops Students' Workshops 4-7 years Good & Bad Touches Our world is our choice 7-12 years “You are a Princess” High School My community rights How to protect yourself from Abuse Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن

Child abuse indicators & red flags. Domestic violence. Children's rights from social and psychological perspective. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Parents Lectures & Workshops

Child abuse indicators & red flags. Children's rights from social and psychological perspective. Annual training programs for social workers. Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Schools’ Staff Members Training Programs and Lectures

Children’s booklet Domestic violence brochure Child abuse brochure Radio scripts Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن Publications & Media

Call our Helpline: Tel: Fax: P.O.Box: Dubai, UAE Website: & Follow us on: facebook.com/DFWAC twitter.com/DFWAC Contact Us Helpline: Building Strong Bonds For Life أواصرٌ قويةٌ ومجتمعٌ آمن