The non-profit association ‘Netzwerk Kinderrechte Schweiz’ (Swiss Child Rights Network) is made up of Swiss non-governmental organisations that work to promote the recognition and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Switzerland. One of the network’s main tasks is to report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, which regularly reviews the progress and obstacles to the realisation of children’s rights in Switzerland. As part of this process, the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child is monitored, commented on in periodic reports and discussed in dialogue with authorities and organisations.

Address:

Bureau Réseau suisse des droits de l’enfant

c/o polsan AG

Effingerstrasse 2

CH-3011 Bern

The Child and Adult Protection Contact Point (KESCHA) is an information and counselling service for people who are affected by a child or adult protection measure. Among other things, the contact centre advises people who have questions about guardianship or proceedings by the child and adult protection authority (KESB) or the court.

Adresse:

KESCHA
Postfach 261
6330 Cham

The service is aimed at children, adolescents and young adults who have experienced violence. They receive immediate and uncomplicated help and advice. However, it is also open to relatives, trusted individuals and professionals. The counselling is free of charge, confidential and also anonymous.

Adresse:

In its women’s shelter, the Fondation Armée du Salut Switzerland offers a safe haven to women in distress aged 18 and over and their children. Here, women affected by physical, sexual, psychological or financial violence find protection and calm. The length of stay varies according to individual needs.
As well as safe accommodation at a secret address, we offer women professional advice and support. Together, we plan the next steps and work out new prospects for the future and life, step by step.
In addition to personal counselling, our services include support in the referral system and socio-therapeutic services for women and children. We also offer children’s play activities on a daily basis.

Address:

Frauenhaus Heilsarmee
Basel
Stiftung Heilsarmee Schweiz

For over a century, the Cœur des Grottes has offered shelter and biopsychosocial support to all women who are victims of violence or human trafficking. A helping hand towards reconstruction.

Adresse:

Rue de l’Industrie 14
1201 Genève

We welcome anyone, with or without children, who is a victim of domestic violence of a physical, sexual, psychological, economic or social nature in an emergency situation, to offer them a listening ear and safety.

Address:

Place Centrale 2
1920 Martigny

Pharos- Genève is for men who are experiencing domestic violence, regardless of their sexual orientation, origin or religion.
Pharos-Genève offers direct contact and an attentive listening so that you can express yourself, be heard and benefit from specific support according to your needs and wishes.

Adresse:

40 rue du Stand
1204 Genève

Accompanied visits:

• is a method of restricting personal relations, implemented only if there are concrete indications that the child’s welfare is at risk.
• Its aim is to enable the child to maintain a link with his or her parent(s) under the guidance and supervision of professionals, so that he or she can learn to live with the specific characteristics and limitations of the parent(s) (psychological difficulties, problems of dependency, impaired cognitive ability, abuse, etc.).
• is a tool for protecting the child and managing the parent-child relationship.
• is decided by the child and adult protection authorities (APEA) and implemented by a child protection worker (IPE).
• is set up in the event of abuse, neglect, various problems (mental disorder, addiction, etc.) or a high-conflict separation. The IPE sets the framework and objectives for the visits, monitors progress and draws up reports for the APEA.
• is visitation rights with the constant presence of an accompanying professional according to objectives and procedures defined by the child’s curator.

Address:

Association le Trait d’Union

VAPE

1950 Sion

We accompany children of detainees to visiting rooms, welcome families before and after visits, and offer support to relatives of people in detention.

Addresses of our offices:

Rue du Tunnel 1, 1005 Lausanne

Rue de la Madeleine 10, 1204 Genève

Route de la Gare 27, 1786 Bas-Vully