Campaign against domestic violence-“No to Violence” initiated by the Minister of Internal Affairs continues. Within the frames of the campaign inspector-investigators who took training courses on issues of domestic violence were assigned to disseminate informative booklets to the citizens living in there working areas.
Officers of Old Tbilisi Police Division handed informative booklets to the citizens in which emergency number 112 is indicated where victims or witnesses of violence should call, report and ask for assistance. Calls will be received in round-the-clock regime.
Inspectors familiarized citizens with the meaning of domestic violence and that country provides protection to the victim of the domestic violence. Investigators explained to the population that violence victims are protected by the law and offenders punished by the Georgian legislation. They also provided population with legislative changes initiated by the Agency. According to amendments, domestic violence was registered as criminal action. On the basis of the changes domestic violence is punishable up to 1 year of imprisonment.
Ministry of Internal Affairs, along with other state agencies launched the social campaign against domestic violence –“No to Violence” on November 25, with the support of the US Embassy. Aim of the campaign is to raise awareness among society on domestic violence and to emphasize the importance of citizens’ involvement in overcoming the mentioned problem. Within the frames of the campaign activities, public will be informed that victims of domestic violence are protected by the law and offenders are punished by the Georgian legislation.
Informative-educational meetings will be held in schools and universities of the country encompassing the capital and all regions.
