Child and Family Protection Unit officer · unnamed
An officer from the Uganda Police Child and Family Protection Unit describes the difficulties survivors face when they do not know where to seek help or fear retaliation.
The officer credits NOCAPAD’s dialogues, radio discussions, male champion initiatives and community sensitisation with improving awareness of gender-based violence and the importance of protection.
According to the account, community members and trained volunteers increasingly understand the need for early reporting, preserving evidence and linking survivors to medical and psychosocial services. Coordination involves police, health facilities, probation officers, local leaders and the Community Development Office.
The officer also describes increased participation by men as allies. The story presents a stakeholder perspective on working through existing services to support a more connected community response.
Adapted from NOCAPAD’s FHN project Stories of Change report. Names are changed where indicated to protect privacy. These accounts describe reported experiences, rather than independently measured project results.
← All stories of change