CEDAW/C/PHI/4 English Page 78 (4) The Women's Crisis Center has continuing special training on feminist counselling and crisis intervention for victims and survivors of violence against women given to different women's groups, community organizations, service providers and advocates. (5) In 1994, NCRFW published a Primer on Domestic Violence which is intended for the women victims themselves; friends, relatives, and neighbours of the victims; policy makers; and implementors in government agencies and non-governmental organizations. The Primer contains: situation regarding domestic violence (reasons for its prevalence, who are the perpetuators and victims, types of domestic violence etc.); and status of response to the problem (Philippine laws, and direct services for victims etc.). (6) The setting up of a pilot hospital-based women's crisis centre under the project Hospital Assistance for Women Victims/Survivors of Violent Environment (HAVEN), a joint project of NCRFW, WCC and the Department of Health. While the project is still in the difficult take-off stage, the proponents are hopeful that it will lead to replication in other government hospitals in the regions. (7) The NORFIL Foundation, Inc., licensed to operate as a family/child welfare and community development organization, supports the role of women in transforming communities through the following: (a) The Integrated Family and Community Development Program integrates community development with social services for marginalized individuals and families. Among its components are: day-care services which provide a safe environment where working mothers can leave their children under the supervision of other mothers trained by NORFIL; and the Training and Rehabilitation Center for Women, which is a centre for unwed mothers; (b) The Integrated Family and Child Welfare Program provides social services for unmarried expectant mothers. NORFIL maintains three residential facilities for unwed mothers and their babies in Metro Manila, Cebu City and Baguio City. -----

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