Assistance to victims of domestic violence

Whenever a police officer intervenes in a case of domestic violence or abuse, the police officer shall, as soon as possible, take all reasonable measures within his power to prevent the victim of domestic violence from being abused again and shall also take the following steps– (a) where a victim indicates that he has suffered injuries, though not visible, which require medical treatment, the police officer shall assist the victim to obtain medical treatment as soon as possible: (b) where a victim of domestic violence expresses concern for his safely, the police officer shall assist the victim in getting to a place of safety; 39 (c) where a victim of domestic violence requests it, a police officer shall protect a victim by accompanying the victim when he takes his personal effects from a place where the respondent may reside; (d) advise the victim as to his rights and services which may be available to assist him, be they government or private services.