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.

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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

Violence is a much more prevalent part of everyday life today than we tend to think. Whether physical, sexual or psychological, violence against children and young people takes many forms. In such situations, young victims often don’t know who to turn to or who will protect them from further assault in the future. It was for this reason that the Eastern Switzerland Children’s Hospital set up the Kinderschutzzentrum (KSZ) child protection centre 20 years ago.
The child protection centre has a vision of a world in which children and young people can develop protected from violence and abuse. The child protection centre shares this vision with all those affected and offers them comprehensive and personal help.

Address:

Kinderschutzzentrum
Falkensteinstrasse 84
9006 St.Gallen

The pilot project AppElle! allows women and children affected by violence, as well as their relatives and professionals, to contact qualified counsellors 24/7 by calling 031/ 533 03 03. AppElle! is offered in German and French. The service meets the highest standards of confidentiality.

Victim Support and Child Protection Unit

Adresse:

Fachstelle OKey
General-Guisan-Strasse 47
8400 Winterthur

Shelter and Advice Center

Address:

Rue du Controle 12
2503 Biel/Bienne

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.

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We support women and children in breaking free from violence and in dealing with their experiences. We are committed and take action in visible, invisible and sustainable ways.

Adresse:
Aarbergergasse 36
3011 Bern