"24/7 follow-up" statement from the Ministry of Family and Social Services against cases of violence

A post was shared about the work of the General Directorate of Legal Services on the ministry's NSosyal account.

In the statement, it was stated that the General Directorate continues its activities as an expert unit that carries out legal processes in strong coordination at the center and in 81 provinces, and the following was noted:

"In this context, our Ministry is meticulously carrying out legal processes for the protection of individuals who are subjected to violence or at risk of violence within the framework of the Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women. We will continue to intervene in cases when necessary, taking into account the rights of the victims, and to work determinedly to prevent victimization."

"We intervene in cases by taking into account the rights of the victims"

The post also included the following information about the activities carried out by the directorate across the country:

"We follow cases involving violence or risk of violence on a 24/7 basis. When deemed necessary, we intervene in cases by taking into account the rights of victims. We contribute to the protection of victims' rights with the participation of our Ministry lawyers in cases. We meticulously examine not only the events that are reflected in the public opinion, but also the cases that we are informed about through different sources in 81 provinces.

We take immediate action in cases involving violence or danger of violence. We carry out professional work with our relevant service units. We are following the investigation process. We request to intervene in the case once the indictment is prepared and notified. We actively monitor the hearings and evaluate the cases by participating. "We examine the judgments and apply ordinary and extraordinary legal remedies 'where necessary' against the decisions resulting from the trial."

In the statement, it was also noted that people who are exposed to violence or at risk of violence can receive support from the Ministry through the Provincial Directorates of Family and Social Services, Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers (ŞÖNİM), Social Service Centers and ALO 183 Anti-Violence Line.