Photo: Rumah Perlindungan Sosial YWCALife was a living hell Annie’s husband became abusive when his business went bad. She stayed at RPS shelter for two weeks where she rested and received counselling. Photo: Rumah Perlindungan Sosial YWCAThese are just two of the many women that Rumah Perlindungan Sosial YWCA (RPS Shelter) in Klang, has helped. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and domestic violence can take many forms and includes (but is not limited to) physical, verbal, sexual, and financial (withholding finances to control spouse) abuse, says registered counsellor and social worker Shoba Aiyar, who manages the shelter. RPS Shelter, which was re-opened in Aug 2019 after a hiatus of over two years due to lack of funding, has been helping women and children who are victims of domestic violence, even during the pandemic.

Source: The Star October 12, 2020 07:01 UTC