Victim Support and Assistance

program goal and appraoch

Address the unique needs and vulnerabilities

This program aims to provide comprehensive support services to children who are victims of crimes and their families, especially during the process of investigating and prosecuting the individuals responsible for the crimes.

Coordinated Recovery & Support Services

Providing child victims with social, legal, and rehabilitation support, working in collaboration with government and other service providers

Social Workforce Capacity Building

Training social workers, enhancing case management, and sharing expertise to boost the workforce's capacity in supporting child victims and their families

Child Sensitive & Inclusive Response Systems

Creating child-sensitive response systems, prioritizing inclusivity and empathy, ensuring all child victims receive tailored support and protection

Immediate Crisis Support

To provide access to gender-sensitive, child-focused support services to help child victims and families heal, recover from trauma, and seek justice

Coordinated Services

To bolster coordination among service providers to create a united, child-centered support system leveraging collective expertise for effective child protection

Child Sensitive Response Systems

To improve adherence to child-friendly standard operating procedures and empower child victims towards justice, recovery, and reintegration into society

Child Friendly Justice

To strengthen child-centered approaches in justice processes to protect and assist child victims, ensuring legal proceedings focused on child well-being and best interests

case study

Thida's Path to Empowerment: A Testament to Holistic Support and Justice

Thida’s journey from victim to survivor of online exploitation was supported by APLE’s comprehensive program, which provided psychological counseling to help her heal emotionally. Legal assistance guided her through the justice system, leading to her abuser’s conviction, offering Thida closure and empowerment. APLE’s support extended beyond the courtroom, including educational support and life skills training, aiding her reintegration into society and envisioning a future beyond victimization. This holistic care exemplifies APLE’s dedication to empowering survivors like Thida, highlighting the importance of multi-faceted support in overcoming trauma and reclaiming one’s dignity and future.

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Enhancing Support for Victims & Professionals

The Victim Support and Assistance Program stands as a beacon of hope and recovery for those affected by sexual exploitation and abuse. It not only directly aids victims in navigating their journey towards healing but also equips those with mandated responsibilities—such as law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social workers—with the knowledge and tools necessary to offer sensitive, effective support. 

This dual approach ensures a holistic recovery path for victims, fostering an environment where their dignity is respected and their rights are upheld. By integrating specialized training and resources, the program enhances the capabilities of professionals to respond empathetically to victims’ needs, thus improving the overall system of protection and support. 

This comprehensive strategy ensures that child victims and their families receive timely, high-quality assistance, empowering them to overcome trauma and reintegrate into society with strength and resilience.

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FAQs

We believe that effective and ethical enforcement of the law is essential in protecting the rights of children.

APLE provides comprehensive support including psychological counseling, legal assistance, educational support, and life skills training to help victims heal and reintegrate into society.

Yes, APLE offers legal support to guide victims through the justice system, including understanding their rights and representation in court to ensure their abuser is brought to justice.

Through psychological counseling, APLE helps victims process their trauma in a safe environment, rebuilding their self-esteem and aiding their emotional recovery.

Children and young individuals possess strong viewpoints, and it is their legitimate right to express them in matters that impact their well-being. APLE strives to involve children in our initiatives by gathering their voices and perspectives, which are then utilized to inform policy and legislative development that caters to children’s needs. We ensure to conduct effective consultations with child participation throughout the entire process of program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

We place great emphasis on forming formal partnerships with government and NGO service providers. These partnerships are crucial in increasing the number of referrals and ensuring that child victims and their families have access to the necessary resources. Our goal is to develop and implement a robust Case Management System that adheres to the government’s policies and guidelines. This system will be used to manage referrals to specialist services and ensure that child victims receive the age-appropriate, gender-sensitive, and accessible services they need from the start to the end of their legal proceedings. By doing so, we hope to provide comprehensive support to child victims and their families and help them navigate the complex legal system.

By offering a multi-faceted approach that addresses immediate needs and lays the groundwork for long-term recovery, APLE ensures victims receive the holistic care necessary for their empowerment and healing.

 

APLE partners with government and NGO service providers to refer child victims to appropriate long-term support services. We coordinate in assessing the needs of child victims and their families and ensure they receive access to comprehensive support services. Our key partners include the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY) and their provincial departments (DoSVY), the Ministry of Women Affairs at national and subnational levels, and other NGOs providing child protection services who are members of the Family Care First network.