Police Department Capacity Building to Appropriately Respond to Domestic Violence

Brief Description

Marshall Islands Police Department has undergone extensive capacity building activities in partnership with Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme. This includes the creation and staffing of a Domestic Violence Unit. Furthermore, the police department endorsed the First Response Protocol developed in cooperation with Women United Together Marshall Islands to ensure appropriate institutional response to victims of domestic violence. Marshall Islands Police Department continues to work to strengthen their ability to respond appropriately to cases of domestic violence.