, April 12 -- The government is set to expand its support system for victims of violence by establishing 95 one-stop crisis cells at district hospitals and upazila health complexes across the country, in a move aimed at improving access to integrated services for women and children.

Officials say the initiative comes at a time when violence against women and children continues to rise due to gaps in protection, justice and support mechanisms despite existing legal frameworks.

At present 67 one-stop crisis cells are operational-47 at district sadar hospitals and 20 at upazila health complexes-providing medical care, legal assistance, police support and psychosocial counselling under one roof, according to an official document.

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