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
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
Have you experienced violence? Were you injured in an accident? Is someone close to you affected by violence? We offer information, advice and support.
We provide information
- about your rights under the Victim Support Act and criminal law
- about options under civil law in the event of domestic violence and/or stalking
- about the course of criminal proceedings
- about social and liability insurance benefits
We provide advice
- on the phone and in personal meetings
- on how to cope with experiences of violence
- protection and safety issues
- the question of whether you should press criminal charges
- insurance issues
We provide support
- in finding specialists for legal, therapeutic and medical assistance
- in asserting financial claims
- in civil law submissions following domestic violence and/or stalking
- in questions that arise for you in criminal proceedings
Adresse:
Teufener Strasse 11
Postfach
9001 St. Gallen
Services
Support, listening and counselling according to the OPTION QUEBEC protocol, an alternative to violence / Regular follow-up at least once a week, in the form of a 21-session protocol, lasting an average of 6 months.
Address:
Case postale 1645
2001 Neuchâtel 1
Services
Violence counselling and phaemotherapy
- For men and women
- For young adults
Counselling
- For relatives
- For referrers
Coaching and training
- For professionals and institutions
Address:
Klosterberg 11
4051 Basel
Our counselling is demand-oriented and specifically geared to forms of violent conflict in close relationships. We support family systems, couples or individuals and initiate change processes towards a non-violent conflict culture. Our counselling is structured, methodically broad and geared towards effectiveness.
Address:
Fachberatung Häusliche Gewalt
Industriestrasse 3
8610 Uster