Nauru Police Force Takes Lead in Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences

Excerpt and Photo from undp.org

The Nauru Police Force has launched a specialized training initiative to enhance their response capabilities and service delivery for survivors of gender-based violence, demonstrating their continuous commitment to strengthening their overall response. Just last year, the Nauru Police Force doubled the size of their domestic violence unit, increasing from two to five officers.

This training initiative has been advanced with the support of UNDP under the Nauru Accountable & Inclusive Governance project, funded by the Australian High Commission, and in strong partnership with the Australian Federal Police.

Domestic violence and sexual offences constitute a significant portion of reported crimes in Nauru. In acknowledging not only the sensitivity but also the complexity of these offenses, the Nauru Police Force has taken proactive steps to strengthen its response efforts.