Welcome To Vanitha Sahayavani
Vanitha Sahayavani is the first community collaboration initiative by The Bengaluru City Police for protection of women.
~ TOWARDS THE COMMISSION OF WOMEN RIGHTS & PROTECTION ~
VSV
Established in 1999 by the Bengaluru city police, Vanitha Sahayavani provides immediate rescue & support for women in distress.
Accessible through toll free number Namma 100.
Vanitha Sahayavani provides free tele-counseling, police assistance, crisis intervention, rescue in case of domestic violence, harassment and/or abuse.
Vanitha Sahayavani operates from the Office of The Commissioner of Police – 24X7.
VSV also conducts awareness programmes on women safety and other women related issues at colleges, public & private sectors, corporate and communities
Eve-Teasing / Stalking in public place
Social Media / Cyber Crime
Pre-Marital Problems
Downy Harassment.
Psychological / Emotional Problems
Suicidal Tendencies
Harassment by husband under the influence of alcohol.
Harassment by In-laws.
Dowry harassment with mental and physical torture
Illicit relationship, desertion and separation.
Pre-Marital issues like love marriage, cheating etc.,
Others – cheating.
The crisis intervention has been taken up by Vanitha Sahayavani when a women calls the tollfree # 1091 or approaches voluntarily.
The Staff of the Vanitha Sahayavani work in co-ordination with volunteers of different NGOs and local police. A vehicle has been provided to Vanitha Sahayavani by the Bengaluru City Police to rescue the women in any distress.
Women Police personnel of right aptitude and emotional quotient.
Network with NGO’s who work for women.The need for intervention and support from NGOs arises when a woman is rescued and needs shelter or short-stay facility and/or when a rescued women needs rehabilitation.
Trained Volunteers.
Vanitha Sahayavani attends to various issues and problems (social, economical, psychological, mental, and/or physical violence) that women face at home, place of work as well as in public.
Vanitha Sahayavani Services:
Tele-Counselling
VSV operates from Office of The Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru.
Police Support
Police intervention and protection will be provided if and when a female above the age of 18 is in any kind of distress.
Rescue
VSV has a dedicated vehicle which is available oncall 24 hours a day. Following a call requesting a rescue, Police van will reach the rescue spot with a team comprising a female counsellor, a female constable and other women police personnel who will take necessary action as per the situation.
Medical Assistance
Free Medical Checkup provided for Women clients.
Short Stay
VSV has tied up with other NGOs who provide short-stay facility for women in distress who may not have a place to stay after being rescued.
Legal Service
A government appointed lawyer consults once a week (every Wednesday) at the premises of Vanitha Sahayavani to offer free legal advice and assistance.
Rehabilitation
VSV offers vocational training for women who might need help in rebuilding their lives.
Awareness Program
VSV conducts awareness programmes regularly on the topic of Women Rights, Safety, Abuse and Protection at various segments and categories of people.