1 out 3 women face violence behind closed doors…

Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 recognizes the right of women to violence free homes.It is a civil law aimed at providing relief to millions of women wives,mothers,daughters,live-in partners and sisters affected by physical, sexual, verbal,economic and emotional forms of abuse. To access these right, a woman can approach the nearest Protection Officer, Registered Service provider, Police Station, Magistrate or the National Commission for Women. A Domestic Incident Report (DIR) can be filled in by the Protection Officer or a registered Service provider.