(1) The Minister shall—
(a) develop and implement effective, comprehensive and coordinated cross-government policies prescribing measures to prevent acts of domestic violence;
(b) ensure access to and provide services for the victim and other persons affected by acts of domestic violence;
(c) provide guidance to a public officer on the practices to be used when responding and providing services to a victim;
(d) ensure adequate budgetary resources are allocated annually for the effective implementation of this Act.
(2) The services under subsection (1)(b) and (c) include—
(a) crisis intervention services;
(b) immediate transportation from the victim's residence to a medical centre or shelter or other place;
(c) health care and social services adequately resourced, and staffed with persons trained to assist victims;
(d) counselling for victims; and
(e) psychoeducational group therapy for victims.