HE call 180A telephone service for assistance and reports of violence against women will be answered by one person. WhatsApp channel. The novelty was announced this Tuesday (4) and will be available across the country.
Virtual attendant Pagu will offer assistance options to victims by sending a message to (61) 9610-0180 using the app. However, a real central officer can step in and help the person at any time.
How does call 180 work?
You can reach Call 180, which is available 24 hours a day, by phone and WhatsApp every day of the week. In addition, the center for reporting and assisting victims of violence receives calls from any region of Brazil.
Victims can secretly report domestic violence by calling Ligue 180 or the Military Police on 190, stating that they want to order pizza, hamburgers, açaí or medicine. Recently, the warning code has been adopted by security agencies and reporting channels in Brazil.
Change in favor of new public policies
Previously, allegations of violence against women were only made through the National Human Rights Ombudsman’s Dial 100. Thus, Ligue 180 becomes another platform to help victims.
According to the Ministry of Women, the separation of services will allow more data to be collected on these events. The information will be used to formulate new actions and public policies that may be more effective in protecting victims.
Source: Tec Mundo
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