Opferberatungsstelle Obwalden, Sarnen

The victim support centre offers support for victims of crimes against life and limb. According to the Victim Support Act, a victim is someone whose physical, sexual or psychological integrity has been directly violated by a criminal offence. In particular, this may be the case after:

• assault, domestic violence, attempted murder
• rape, sexual assault
• serious or multiple threats, coercion
• deprivation of liberty, hostage-taking
• traffic accident

Not every crime qualifies for victim assistance benefits. Theft, fraud or property damage, for example, are not criminal offences within the meaning of the Victim Assistance Act.

Our victim assistance services include the following:

• Counselling and social-psychological support for victims and their families after a crime
• Referral to legal, psychological and social support
• Reimbursement for legal and psychological counselling
• Cost reimbursement for emergency accommodation, home care, childcare, etc.
• Information and support with applications for a solidarity contribution for victims of compulsory social measures and placements prior to 1981 (Federal Act on Compulsory Social Measures and Placements prior to 1981 of 1 April 2017)

Adresse:

Opferberatung
Dorfplatz 4
6060 Sarnen