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

The victim counselling service is the point of contact for people who have experienced an act of violence. This also includes traffic accidents caused by third parties. Have you had such an experience? If so, we offer you professional support, ensure your protection and uphold your rights. Our services are free of charge and flexibly tailored to each individual case. Our counsellors are bound to confidentiality and also provide anonymous assistance if requested. You are free to choose which victim support centre you use; it is not tied to your place of residence.
Our services are available to women*, men*, adolescents and children, regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation or religion. Relatives of victims or people close to them can also take advantage of counselling.

 

Address:

Opferberatung
eff-zett das fachzentrum
Tirolerweg 8
6300 Zug

LAVI stands for Loi fédérale sur l’Aide aux Victimes d’Infractions. The LAVI came into force on 1 January 1993.

A victim within the meaning of the LAVI and the CPP is any person who, as a result of a criminal offence, has suffered direct physical, sexual or psychological harm. Examples include bodily harm, rape, sexual abuse of a child, a traffic accident, a death threat, kidnapping or robbery.

It is not necessary for the perpetrator of the offence to be discovered, for his behaviour to be culpable or for him to have acted intentionally. Furthermore, it is not necessary to file a criminal complaint in order to meet with us.

The LAVI and the CPP guarantee special rights to victims of crime and their next of kin (the victim’s spouse, children and father or mother):

LAVI counselling centres offer a confidential and free service. They advise victims and their families, help them assert their rights and refer them to specialist professionals (lawyers, psychologists, doctors, etc.). Interviews are by appointment only.

 

Address:

Rue des Vergers 1, 1950 Sion

WE ARE A OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED VICTIM SUPPORT ORGANISATION. WE ADVISE AND SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.
WE OFFER WOMEN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN PROTECTION AND SUPPORT, AND AN EMERGENCY SHELTER IN THE WOMEN’S SHELTER.

 

Address:

Unterschlupf
Beratung – Beherbergung
Postfach 686
3900 Brig

The OHG is the abbreviation for the Federal Act on Assistance to Victims of Crime. The OHG came into force on 1 January 1993.

A victim within the meaning of the OHG and the StPO is any person whose physical, sexual or psychological integrity has been directly affected by a criminal offence. This may include, for example, assault, rape, sexual acts with a child, traffic accident, death threat, deprivation of liberty, robbery, etc.

It is not necessary for the perpetrator of the offence to have been identified, for the perpetrator to have acted culpably or intentionally. Furthermore, filing a criminal complaint is not required in order to contact us.

The OAA and the OCP guarantee certain rights to victims of crime and their relatives (partner, children, parents of the victim):

The victim support advice centres offer a confidential service free of charge. They advise victims and their relatives, help them to assert their rights and refer them to specialists (lawyers, psychologists, doctors, etc.). Meetings take place only by appointment.

Victims of crime and their relatives can receive legal, psychological, social, medical and financial support at the victim support centres. We primarily advise people who live in Thurgau or have experienced violence here: physical, sexual or psychological violence.

Address:
BENEFO Victim Support Office Thurgau
Zürcherstrasse 149
CH-8500 Frauenfeld

Victim support concerning adults:
Telephone 052 723 48 26
Victim support concerning children/young people:
Telephone 052 723 48 23