Combating Domestic Violence in Hong Kong – A Coordinated Response

1. Presentation in 33rd Global Conference of ICSW Tours, France ( 1 July 2008) Combating Domestic Violence in Hong Kong –A Coordinated Response Mr FUNG Pak-yanDeputy Director (Services) Social Welfare Department The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

5. Mid-year Population Source: Census and Statistics Department, HKSAR

6. Year-on-year % Change on Gross Domestic Product (in real term) % # Provisional Figures Source : Census and Statistics Department, HKSAR

7. ChallengesAgeingof the population

8. ChallengesNumber of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Cases, 1998-2007 Note : Figures are as at end of the year. Source: Social Welfare Department, HKSAR

9. Challenges Increase of Single Parents No. Note: Single parents are defined as mothers or fathers who are widowed, divorced or separated, with child(ren) aged under 18 living with them in the same household. Source: Census and Statistics Department, HKSAR

10. Challenges Single Parent Families Receiving CSSA

11. ChallengesNew Arrivals from the Mainland of China Holding One-way Permit No. (57 530) (56 039) (53 665) (54 625) (53 507) (55 106) (54 170) (45 234) (38 072) (33 865) Source: Immigration Department, HKSAR

12. ChallengesNewly Reported Child Abuse Cases 12

13. ChallengesNewly Reported Battered Spouse Cases 13

14. ChallengesNewly Reported Elder Abuse Cases 14

15. Social Welfare Expenditure Total provision for SWD in 2008-09 (estimate): HK$34.4 billion (=USD 4.4 billion) (=EUR 2.8 billion) SWD’s Expenditure over a Decade (HK$ billion)

16. Social Welfare Expenditure % of Welfare Expenditure against Total Government Expenditure 3.3% 4.7% 22.4% 4.1% 14.3% 4.4% 5.3% 11.1% 16.6% 13.8% Community & External Affairs Economic Education Environment & Food Health Housing Infrastructure Security Social Welfare Support

17. Social Welfare Expenditure SWD’s Expenditure by Programme Area Social Security (70.0%) Elderly (10.7%) Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services (9.1%) Family & Child Welfare (4.6%) Young People (4.4%) Services for Offenders (0.8%) Community Development (0.4%) Total provision for SWD in 2008-09 (estimate): HK$34.4 billion (=USD 4.4 billion) (=EUR 2.8 billion)

18. Policy Address of the Chief Executive Family as a Core Value Our Social Policy & Social Services Planning Supporting Consolidating Strengthening NOT to Tolerate Domestic Violence FAMILY

19. Combating Domestic Violence A Comprehensive range of Social Welfare Services for Families • 61 Integrated Family Service Centres • 11 Family Child Protective Services Units • 5 Clinical Psychology Units 19

20. Combating Domestic Violence A Comprehensive range of Social Welfare Services for Families • 4 Refuge Centre for Women • Family Crisis Support Centre & Multi-purpose Crisis Intervention and Support Centre • Hotline and 24- Hours Outreaching Team • Housing Assistance • Financial Assistance • Residential / Day Child Care Services 20

21. Combating Domestic ViolenceMulti-disciplinary Collaboration & CoordinationA Coordinated Approach Government Departments, Organizations and Professionals

22. Combating Domestic ViolenceMulti-disciplinary Collaboration & CoordinationCentral Level Mechanism • Functions • To map out strategies • To develop and review Multi-disciplinary guidelines • To facilitate multi-disciplinary cooperation and collaboration Multi-disciplinary Committees • Committee on Child Abuse • Working Group on Combating Violence • Working Group on Elder Abuse

23. Combating Domestic Violence Multi-disciplinary Collaboration & Coordination District Level Mechanism • District Coordinating Committees on Family and Child Welfare • District Liaison Groups on Family Violence • Collaboration among Social Workers and Police at operational level 23

24. Combating Domestic Violence Multi-disciplinary Collaboration & Coordination Case Level Mechanism • Multi-disciplinary Case Conference on • Child Abuse cases • Battered Spouse cases • Elder Abuse cases 24

25. Combating Domestic ViolenceMulti-disciplinary Training Training Programmes General Public (Local Organizations, Community Leaders) Professionals (SW, CP, Police, Medical, School, Legal) Knowledge and Skills (risk assessment) Understanding on DV Awareness

26. Combating Domestic ViolenceStop Domestic Violence through Legislation Criminal Offences “Offences against the Persons Ordinance”, “Crimes Ordinance” Civil Protection “Domestic Violence Ordinance”, “Mental Health Ordinance”, “Protection of Juveniles and Children Ordinance” Treatment for Perpetrators “Anti-Violence Programme”

27. Combating Domestic ViolencePrevention Measures Re-engineered Family Services Publicity campaign Comprehensive Child Development Service Family Support Programme Child Fatality Review Pilot Project Community Inclusion and Investment Fund • Enhance public awareness; • Encourage early help-seeking Early Identification Early Intervention

28. Conclusion Domestic Violence is a multi-facet problem; Limit as to what Social Workers, Government and other Professionals can do; Every member of the public has a part to play; Show more care and concern for others, be they family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours etc…

29. A demo clip relating to TVAPI : “Neighbourhood watch” (Length : 40 seconds) 29

31. Thank You