Abstract : The phenomenon of gender-based violence is not just a feature of intimate relationships, but it is also rooted deeply in societal and community processes. Physical and sexual violence have physical effects on an individual level, but it also has a detrimental impact on women's mental health and behaviors, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse, and sexual risk-taking. The social and economic costs of gender-based violence have severe implications throughout our society. A supportive, sensitive system where services such as crisis intervention, physical and mental health care, legal aid, social services, temporary housing, child custody, reintegration, counselling, psycho-social supports, family therapy, sexual therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and follow up care are provided under one roof would be beneficial for victims..........
Keywords: Intimate Partner Violence, Integrated Victim Support, Domestic Abuse, Criminal Justice System, Sakhi One Stop Centres, Legislative Reforms, Non-Government Organizations
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