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 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):

• Any victim may seek advice and assistance from an LAVI counselling centre in any Swiss canton;
• In criminal proceedings, victims have certain specific rights;
• In criminal proceedings, victims have certain specific rights; in the canton where the offence was committed, they can also claim compensation for the harm suffered as a result of the offence (material damage and/or non-material harm).

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