- The objectives of the Scheme are to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces under one roof.
- To facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including medical, legal, psychological and counselling support under one roof to fight against any forms of violence against women.
- The OSCC support s all women including girls below 18 years of age affected by violence, irrespective of caste, class, religion, region, sexual orientation or marital status.
- For girls below 18 years of age, institutions and authorities established under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 will be linked with the OSCC.
- In Tamil Nadu the OSCC is being implemented with 100% financial Assistance from Government of India. Under this scheme.
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The OSCC will facilitate access to following services:
- Emergency Response and Rescue Services
- Medical assistance
- Assistance to women in lodging FIR/NCR/DIR
- Psycho-social support/counseling
- Legal aid and counseling
- Shelter
- Video Conferencing Facility