Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

PART I
ADMINISTRATION

3.   Powers of the Minister

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    (1)   The Minister shall—

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      (a)     develop and implement effective, comprehensive and coordinated cross-government policies prescribing measures to prevent acts of domestic violence;

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      (b)     ensure access to and provide services for the victim and other persons affected by acts of domestic violence;

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      (c)     provide guidance to a public officer on the practices to be used when responding and providing services to a victim;

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      (d)     ensure adequate budgetary resources are allocated annually for the effective implementation of this Act.

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    (2)   The services under subsection (1)(b) and (c) include—

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      (a)     crisis intervention services;

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      (b)     immediate transportation from the victim's residence to a medical centre or shelter or other place;

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      (c)     health care and social services adequately resourced, and staffed with persons trained to assist victims;

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      (d)     counselling for victims; and

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      (e)     psychoeducational group therapy for victims.