Inter-Agency Protocol regarding Adult Victims of Domestic Violence with Primary Health Care

Brief Description

An Inter-Agency Protocol regarding Adult Victims of Domestic Violence between the Domestic Violence Services, Għabex Shelter, Out of Hours Emergency Services, Care for Victims of Sexual Assault Team and Support-line 179 within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) and Primary Health Care was created to ensure collaborative working relationships and full cooperation between services. This collaboration is envisaged to offer an effective and efficient service as well as protection to adult victims of domestic violence. This protocol also clarifies the respective roles of workers within these respective organisations and enhances the coordination between the two entities involved.