The law enforcement approach employs both the formal legal system and the informal/traditional system of justice administration. In terms of the justice administration system, various approaches have been used in the country. These include: legal literacy and awareness about the illegality of FGM/C, punishing perpetrators, increasing accessibility of law enforcement bodies, accelerating the legal process whereby the police acts as a prosecutor and investigator at the same time and establishing circuit courts that move into the rural areas. The introduction of a system known as “Community Policing” and the establishment of “Women and Child Protection Units” in all Regional States at grassroots level, contributed much in the prevention and reporting of violence against women and children. Furthermore, The Federal Supreme Court issued sentencing guideline in 2010 & revised in 2012 which is the first of its kind so as to ensure and control the correctness and uniformity of sentencing that cover wide range of crimes including violence against women and harmful traditional practices. Measures taken to Prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV) Awareness creation and mobilization has been held during national events on the social, economic, physical and psychological impact of gender based violence. Religious leaders have also spoken out in public against GBV. A National Assessment was conducted at country level to assess the extent of violence and this has helped in the issuance of programs, strategies and in taking appropriate measures. Capacity building workshops have also been held to inform judicial bodies concerning GBV and ensure appropriate measures are taken85. A Special manual was prepared and special team was set up to follow up the investigation and prosecution of crimes of sexual violence. Special Prosecutors have been appointed in every prosecution office to deal exclusively with the affairs of women and children on a ration of 1/4. Victim friendly benches were introduced and pro-bono services were being provided. In addition, a One Stop Crisis Center for victims is now set up at Ghandi Hospital, where survivors of sexual violence are provided with physical, psychological and legal support in one center. The National Action Plan was adopted and National Coordination body drawn from 19 different offices has been cooperating on all aspects to combat any form of violence against women. Other measures taken to reduce violence against women include enactment of protective legislation and a Revised Penal Code has been adopted which contains strong measures in 85 Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affair report, pg 13 102

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