Dominica: Information on the protection available to women and children who suffer abuse
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 June 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | DMA17694.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Dominica: Information on the protection available to women and children who suffer abuse, 1 June 1994, DMA17694.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac8a6.html [accessed 6 June 2023] |
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In addition to Response to Information Request DMA17103.E of 18 April 1994, please find attached two documents on the requested subject sent to the DIRB by the Dominica National Council of Women. These documents provide information and references on legislation, a crisis intervention program, police action in reported cases, prosecution of offenders and counselling for victims.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Attachments
Dominica National council of Women (DNCW), Roseau. 8 June 1994. Fax received by DIRB.
. 7 June 1994. Fax received by DIRB.
