Incheon Autonomous Police Prioritize 'Women's Safety'... Comprehensive Measures to Prevent Recurrence of Domestic Violence

The Incheon Autonomous Police Committee is focusing on 'women's safety' this year and is preparing and implementing public safety measures.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The Incheon Autonomous Police will prioritize 'women's safety' this year and implement various projects.

The Incheon Autonomous Police Committee announced on the 22nd that it has designated the second project as 'Safe City for Women, Incheon' and, together with the Incheon Police Agency, has prepared a comprehensive public safety plan for women's safety.

With three main goals?improving and managing crime-vulnerable environments, strengthening victim protection, and establishing a foundation to prevent domestic violence recidivism?they plan to implement eight policies.

First, they will designate and patrol 93 safe return routes for women and 30 safe zones densely populated by single-woman households, and operate mobile counseling centers for women and children in island areas such as Ganghwa and Ongjin counties.

To prevent illegal filming crimes, the police and related agencies will form an integrated inspection team and plan to increase the installation of safety screens in public restrooms.

The integrated solution team supporting victims of domestic violence and child abuse will expand its support targets to include victims of stalking and dating violence.

Additionally, in desired districts and counties, integrated support centers for families in crisis?including police officers, case managers, and counselors?will be established to create a support system for domestic violence victim families, with cooperation between the police and local governments from the reporting stage.

In particular, they plan to activate the linkage of correctional programs for domestic violence perpetrators at the police stage to help them return to healthy family environments.

Lee Byung-rok, chairman of the Incheon Autonomous Police Committee, stated, "Following the 'Making Incheon Safe for Children' project, this year we will prioritize women's safety and promote related projects," adding, "We will strengthen substance through linkage with police public safety policies and solidify an organic cooperation system with civic groups, experts, and others."

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