Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Sri Lanka 1 Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Sri Lanka An Exploratory Mapping of Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Sri Lanka An Exploratory Mapping 2009-2011 Revised Edition July 2012 CHULANI KODIKARA with THIAGI PIYADASA International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES) In collaboration with Women Defining Peace (WDP) 2 Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Sri Lanka © The International Centre for Ethnic Studies 2012. No. 2, Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 8 Sri Lanka Revised Edition July 2012 WEB: www.ices.lk EMAIL:
[email protected] ISBN: 978-955-580-124-9 Printed by Karunaratne & Sons (Pvt) Ltd. on FSC certified paper using VOC free non toxic vegetable oil based ink. (www.karusons.com) 3 Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Sri Lanka A Note on the Revised Edition A Revised Edition of the Mapping became necessary owing to new data that was made available by one of the women’s organisations surveyed since the Mapping was first published in February 2012. This data altered the statistics pertaining to the number of reports of domestic violence received by organisations and the resulting change is reflected in the Summary of Findings and the Conclusion but most notably on page 27 in the body of the document. In addition, this version addresses some minor typographical errors. This version is being issued electronically only. A corrigenda with the most significant revisions will accom- pany the (Februrary 2012) edition. 4 Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Sri Lanka Contents Acknowledgements v Abbreviations vi Graphs vii Tables viii Maps ix Preface xi Introduction 1 Methodology 9 Summary of Findings 12 Detailed Findings 17 1.