Lagos State Launches Tools For Domestic, Sexual Violence Survivors, Reporters

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two new features to make it easier for victims of domestic and sexual violence to access support services and to report to a mandated audience.

The head of LAGOS DSVA Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni’s public affairs unit disclosed this in a statement released on Friday, in which he also claimed the government was committed to this cause.

The first innovation, Ask INU (I Need You), is a WhatsApp-based AI chatbox designed to provide immediate information and referrals. &nbsp,

‘ ‘ By simply sending a message to 0812 893 7058 on WhatsApp, users can access timely, confidential, and accurate information about available support services. The statement read in this manner, “ensuring that survivors and those assisting them are empowered to have critical knowledge of the resources at their disposal.”

Additionally, the agency also launched a Self-Reporting Tool via the Domestic and Sexual Violence Case Management System (DSVCMS). &nbsp,

According to Oginni, ‘ ‘ This tool also allows users to upload crucial evidence, including pictures, audio or video recordings, and medical reports. A crucial component of ensuring swift and effective justice is strengthening the collection and preservation of evidence.

‘ ‘ By visiting lagosdsvcms. org and clicking on the “Report” tab, survivors and mandated reporters can securely submit key case details”.

‘ ‘ This intervention is particularly significant, considering that about 60% of survivors who originally had pictorial, documentary, or audio evidence of abuse either misplaced it, accidentally or voluntarily deleted it, or had their devices destroyed by their abusive partners. ”&nbsp,

When investigations begin or when survivors are ready to seek justice, they can securely store and retrieve their evidence with this portal. &nbsp,

The improved collection and preservation of evidence will be crucial to bolstering the prosecution of domestic violence cases in Lagos State, a region that has previously faced significant difficulties. ”.

According to Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary of Lagos DSVA, these efforts reflect the Agency’s commitment to leveraging technology to break the culture of silence, provide seamless access to support for survivors and ensure perpetrator accountability.

Source: Channels TV