Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault on Guam will now have a safer, more dignified way to get help. The Bureau of Women’s Affairs and the Guam Police Department have unveiled the island’s first-ever Victim Assistance Van—designed to transport survivors discreetly and without further trauma.

Funded through a U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women Rural Grant, the unmarked passenger van allows GPD's Domestic Assault Response Team to transport victims—and their children—to safety, rather than in a marked police unit. The vehicle is also equipped with infant and child car seats to support families in crisis.

Officials say the effort reflects a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes privacy, dignity, and safety. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero called the van another step toward creating respectful environments for victims during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio added that strengthening the Bureau of Women’s Affairs was always about helping Guam’s most vulnerable residents recover and move forward.

GPD Chief Stephen Ignacio says the van is the first of its kind for the department and represents a major improvement in how victim services are delivered on Guam.

The van was officially presented Monday afternoon at Adelup.