The child protection group’s target groups are

• children, young people, families and their caregivers
• professionals, institutions and authorities that work with children, young people and their families
• teachers, school boards, school social workers
• private individuals who have questions and would like to seek advice in the event of suspected child abuse or sexual assault

Our services are aimed at anyone who has questions about a possible risk to infants, children and adolescents and/or would like to seek advice:

• Outpatient and inpatient assessment of (possible) acute abuse situations through interdisciplinary case-related diagnostics, clarification and counselling.
• Assessment of the risk and provision of recommendations for further action or initiation of protective measures by involving other institutions.
• Telephone or outpatient counselling for affected children and adolescents, other private individuals and specialist agencies on how to deal with (possible) abuse situations.
• If a risk situation is already identifiable, counselling is also possible before the birth of a child.
• In collaboration with the Domestic Violence Contact Point (AHG), clarification and counselling on the situation of children experiencing domestic violence.
• Helper sessions with already involved professionals and institutions to clarify the need for further protective measures.
• Further training and lectures for professionals and interested laypersons.

Address:

Child and youth protection is one of the core missions of every children’s hospital. That is why there is also an interdisciplinary child protection group at the Children’s Hospital Central Switzerland. The basis for this is the Child and Adult Protection Act.
The child protection group’s task is to recognise and investigate suspected cases of child or youth abuse or neglect. Depending on the situation, this may also involve taking action – always with the aim of protecting the child and enabling positive development. It is important to work together with the child and adult protection authority (KESB) in the patient’s local community.

Address:

Luzerner Kantonsspital

Kinderspital

Haus 33

Spitalstrasse

6000 Luzern 16

The child protection group at the Münsterlingen Children’s Hospital deals with infants, children and adolescents who have become victims of physical or psychological abuse or sexual assault, or who are at risk of becoming victims.

The child protection group has an advisory role and does not release anyone from a duty of disclosure.

What we offer:

The child protection group meets to assess:

• hospitalised children
• outpatients who have been referred by professionals

to advise external professionals.

Address:

Klinik für Kinder und Jugendliche
Kantonsspital
Münsterlingen
Spitalcampus 1
CH-8596 Münsterlingen

The Child Protection Group at the Children’s Hospital Zurich deals with infants, children and adolescents who have been victims of abuse. In addition to medical examinations of child abuse, we also offer counselling for those affected, their families and professionals.

For women.
Anyone who has experienced any form of sexualised violence or who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence in their relationship has come to the right place.
We also advise relatives, friends, neighbours and employers, as well as the victims themselves – free of charge and in absolute confidence.

Address:

Letzigraben 89
8003 Zürich

Counselling centre for children and young people who have been sexually exploited and for women and men who have been sexually exploited in childhood.

Address:

Universitätstrasse 86
8006 Zürich

For women.
Our advice centre is a victim support centre recognised by the Canton of Zurich.
We advise, support and accompany women and female adolescents who have suffered physical, sexual or psychological violence. Relatives and professionals can also seek advice from us.
The advice centre is run by professionally qualified women with many years of
counselling experience.
We organise further training on the topic of violence.

Address:

Beratungsstelle Frauen-Nottelefon

Opferhilfe für Frauen · gegen Gewalt

Technikumstrasse 38 (1. Stock)

8401 Winterthur

For men, women, adolescents and children.

Victim Counselling Zurich is a state-recognised contact point for victims within the meaning of the Victim Support Act (VSA) and their relatives or trusted persons. With us, you will find support, counselling and guidance from a team of proven experts in a difficult situation.
Our counselling sessions are confidential and free of charge. They are also independent of any criminal charges or of whether the perpetrator is known or not. And most importantly: we are bound to secrecy.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or in writing (via chat, online, email or post). We have an open ear for you.

Address:

Opferberatung Zürich
Gartenhofstrasse 17
8004 Zürich