App Core Features
"NAPTIP I-Reporter" is a crucial app designed to empower users to report incidents of human trafficking, child abuse, domestic violence and sex related crimes. Here are the key features of the app:
User-Friendly Interface
The app boasts of a user-friendly interface, ensuring that users can easily navigate and use its features.
Live Location Tracking
The app tracks live location of users to enable law enforcement respond swiftly to reported incidents.
Incident Reporting
The app allows users to report incidents with a click on the "REPORT AN INCIDENCE" button.
Multimedia Attachments
Users can attach photos, or videos to their incident reports, providing additional evidence and context.
Stay Anonymous
The app prioritizes privacy and safety with the option to remain anonymous while submitting an incident report.
Data Security
The app complies with privacy / data protection laws, safeguarding user data and ensuring responsible use.
How Does It Work?
Step 1. Reporting an Incident
Open the "NAPTIP I-Reporter" app on your device. On the first page, you will see a prominent button labeled "REPORT AN INCIDENCE." Tap this button to begin the reporting process.
Step 2: Filling the Incident Details Form
Fill in the details of the incident you are experiencing or witnessing. Provide information such as description of the incident and enable your device location. You can also attach photos or videos, to provide additional context. You have the option to remain anonymous with your submission.
Step 3: Locating NAPTIP Office
To locate the nearest NAPTIP office, navigate to the app's main menu and click on "Locate NAPTIP Office"
Step 4: Sending a Message to NAPTIP
If you need to contact NAPTIP for additional assistance or information, navigate to the app's "Contact us" page.
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Any conduct which violates, humiliates or degrades the sexual integrity of any person. This includes sexual assault, exploitation or harassment and intimidation. See as defined in part IV interpretations section 46 of the VAPP Act, 2015.
The Sex offender register is a documentation of cases of reported, arraigned or convicted cases of sex violations as defined by the VAPP Act 2015. The register is accessible by members of the public and security agencies. It has layers of accessibility with data on those convicted available directly on the website while other categories (such as reported, arraigned but not convicted) can be accessed based on demand.
It is a combination of the sexual offender register and the service provider register. Both registers make up a data holding platform on sexual offence reporting and support, which is this website.
On the home page you will find ‘state’ button click on it to find a drop down on states. Select the state of your interest. Please note that step down information on some states is still in progress. You can also find information on the convicted, on the home page under ‘background check’
A convicted case is one in which the alleged offender has been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a court of law. An arraigned case is one where the alleged offender has been charged to court. If later discharged and acquitted, the text under the name will state the fact, as is. A reported case is one captured in the media with evidence of reportage.
When a member of the pubic reports an alleged sexual violation, the interagency referral team made up of the Police, Civil Defence and NAPTIP will investigate and add the details to the database of reported cases where evidence is confirmed and will in addition make the decision whether or not to prosecute.
The register serves as a digital database with information of sexual offence and service provision and information on the sexual offence status of Nigeria. of is database of facts on sexual offence which we hope can deter repeat offending. Once a case is in reported in the media or arraigned in court it has become data in the public domain.
As stated in the VAPP Act, 2015, penalty ranges from imprisonment for life to fines and now with the sex offender register a convicted person will be on a list of shame which is available to anyone in the world to note the offender’s integrity deficit.
The VAPP Act is available here and on the NAPTIP Website and other websites.