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- You or someone close to you has been the victim of an offence, such as assault, rape, sexual coercion or abuse, acts of violence or a road traffic accident.
- You have suffered direct physical, psychological or sexual harm as a result of this offence
- You have been the victim of domestic or family violence
You can contact the SAVI, even if you do not intend to lodge a complaint.
The domestic violence helpline +41 32 886 46 36 is open every day
from 14:00 to 21:00, except Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 and Sundays from 18:00 to 21:00.
Adresses:
Rue des Poudrières 135 | 2000 Neuchâtel
Rue Daniel-Jeanrichard 43| case postale 1394 | 2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
The victim support centre is there for people whose physical, psychological or sexual integrity has been compromised by a criminal offence. We offer support in dealing with this situation and in enforcing victims’ rights in criminal and victim support proceedings.
I need help and would like advice.
Get in touch – we are here for you.
We provide confidential, free and anonymous advice.
Address:
Dienststelle Soziales und Gesellschaft
Rösslimattstrasse 37
Postfach 3439
LAVI counselling centres:
- provide free support, advice and information to anyone who has suffered a direct attack on their physical, mental or sexual integrity,
- offer legal, medical, psychological, social and material assistance,
- provide support with administrative and legal procedures and referrals to specialist services (doctors, psychotherapists, lawyers, etc.).
Consultations by appointment and strictly confidential. You do not need to have filed a complaint to go to a LAVI consultation centre.
Adresse:
Centre de consultation LAVI
22, quai de la Sorne
2800 Delémont
Have you or your next of kin been the victim of a crime? Have you been involved in an accident in which a third party was also involved?
The Grisons Victim Support Service advises and supports women, men, children and young people affected by violence. We provide confidential and anonymous advice free of charge and anonymously if you so wish.
You can also contact us if you have not filed a criminal complaint.
We will also advise you if the offence is no longer subject to a statute of limitations.
Address:
Opferhilfe Graubünden
Beratungsstelle
Klostergasse
57000 Chur
Victim support is there for victims of violent crimes of a physical, psychological or sexual nature, as well as for road traffic accident victims. It also advises close relatives or caregivers of victims of violence:
- We provide information on all legal matters arising in connection with a crime.
- We work with victims to develop strategies and find solutions that are appropriate to the situation.
- We support victims throughout the victim support and criminal proceedings.
- We arrange financial assistance, emergency accommodation and external experts.
- We refer victims to the appropriate experts and institutions.
- We are bound by confidentiality.
Address:
Departement Volkswirtschaft und Inneres
Opferberatungsstelle
Bahnhofstrasse 13
8762 Schwanden
On this site, you will find information, advice, procedures and useful addresses for people who have been the victim of a criminal offence that has directly harmed them. The site is also aimed at victims’ families and professionals.
Adresse:
Centre de consultation LAVI
Boulevard Saint-Georges 72
1205 Genève
Vista is a victim support centre recognised by the Canton of Bern under the Victim Support Act (VSA).
The Vista advice centre is part of the Foundation against Violence towards Women and Children.
Consultations are free of charge.
The employees are bound to secrecy.
Appointments for consultations must be booked by telephone.
Consultations are also possible by telephone and anonymously.
Address:
Bälliz 49
3600 Thun
A criminal offence as defined by the Victim Support Act can
have a significant impact on the life of the person concerned and cause them great distress. Often, relatives are also involved. It is important to get support and assistance at an early stage.
Are you directly affected or are you a relative of a person affected by violence and do you have questions that are bothering you? We advise and support you in legal, psychological, social, material or medical matters.
In addition to personal consultations, we also offer telephone counselling and respond to email enquiries.
Address:
Centre de consultation LAVI Bienne
Rue de l’Argent 4
2502 Bienne
LAVI counselling centre staff provide free advice and support to victims of crime. They provide legal, psychological, social, material and medical assistance, either themselves or through third parties. They inform victims and their next of kin about their rights in criminal proceedings and the procedures for compensation and moral reparation in accordance with the Victims Assistance Act.
Adresse:
Centre de consultation LAVI Berne
Seftigenstrasse 41
3007 Bern
Victim support centre for victims of sexualised violence
Lantana is a victim support centre recognised by the Canton of Bern under the Victim Support Act (OHG).
The Lantana advice centre is part of the Foundation against Violence towards Women and Children.
Consultations are free of charge.
The staff are bound to confidentiality.
Appointments for consultations must be booked by telephone.
Consultations are also possible online, by telephone and anonymously.
Address:
Aarbergergasse 36
3011 Bern