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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act – Tamil Nadu guidance

Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

District Protection Officers handle domestic violence support, protection orders and coordination with service providers. In immediate danger call 112 or 181.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Immediate danger
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Issues
Immediate Danger or Emergency, Women’s Safety and Violence Support
Who it may help
General public, Women

District Protection Officers handle domestic violence support, protection orders and coordination with service providers. In immediate danger call 112 or 181.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Tamil Nadu. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

Tamil Nadu Women Helpline 181

24x7 confidential helpline for women affected by violence. Provides emergency and non-emergency referral to police, OSC, hospitals, counselling and schemes.

Sakhi One Stop Centre - Viluppuram

Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…

Related helplines

Tamil Nadu Women Helpline 181

24x7 confidential helpline for women affected by violence. Provides emergency and non-emergency referral to police, OSC, hospitals, counselling and schemes.

Covering support services

Sakhi One Stop Centre - Viluppuram

Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…

Sakhi One Stop Centre - Virudhunagar

Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…

Sakhi One Stop Centre - Tenkasi

Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…

Sakhi One Stop Centre - Ranipet

Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…

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