Ward No. 13, College Road, Dist. Hailakandi, PIN 788155, Assam
Under Mission Shakti (Sub-Scheme -Samarthya) for Safety, Security and Empowerment of Women
The SAKHI SADAN, erstwhile One Stop Centre at Hailakandi is being run by WODWICHEE since 7th September, 2021 under the auspice of the District Administration and Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Assam. The objectives of the Scheme are:
i. To provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces under one roof.
ii. To facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including medical, legal, psychological and counseling support under one roof to fight against any forms violence against women.
Target Group
The “Sakhi” One Stop Centre (OSC) supports all women including girls below 18 years of age affected by violence. For girls below 18 years of age, institutions and authorities 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 “Sakhi” One Stop Centre (OSC).
Types of Services:
i. Emergency Responded & Rescue Services.
ii. Medical Assistance.
iii. Assistance to women in lodging FIR/NCR/DIR.
iv. Psycho-Social Support/ Counseling
v. Legal aid & counseling
vi. Shelter