People who are exposed to violence, either in isolation or repeatedly, are under big stress. This can have long-term psychological and/or physical consequences. Domestic violence, in particular, has a significant impact on the health of parents and their children. In order to break out of this cycle of violence, you can count on the support of the Valaisan network for intervention against domestic violence, of which the Violence Medicine Unit is a part.

If you have been sexually abused or if you are under 16 years of age, please contact the emergency services of the Valais Hospital for help.

 

Violence Medicine Unit

Are you a victim of violence?

People who are exposed to violence, either in isolation or repeatedly, are under big stress. This can have long-term psychological and/or physical consequences. Domestic violence, in particular, has a significant impact on the health of parents and their children. In order to break out of this cycle of violence, you can count on the support of the Valaisan network for intervention against domestic violence, of which the Violence Medicine Unit is a part.

If you have been sexually abused or if you are under 16 years of age, please contact the emergency services of the Valais Hospital for help.

This is a confidential and free consultation, financially supported by the canton of Valais, where you can tell what you have experienced in a neutral and calm environment. You will be listened to attentively.

You will be taken care of in French or German by a specialist nurse. If you speak another language, an interpreter will be made available to you free of charge.

You can benefit from a physical examination in order to document your injuries according to the forensic standard. The unit is supported by forensic doctors.

You will be referred to various specialist advice centres and partner institutions in the Valais for further assistance. If you wish, we can also contact your GP, who plays a central role in your medical care.

Some time after the consultation, you will personally receive a detailed report of your statements and the injuries found (including photographic documentation). This report can be used to assert your rights if you decide to file a complaint. It may also be useful in other proceedings. For security reasons, we can also archive this report for you in our unit. You can retrieve it at any time.

Address:

The unit is located on the hospital site in Sierre and is available to people from the Upper and Lower Valais.

It is located at the following address Sierre Hospital, Rue St-Charles 14 in Sierre on the 3rd floor of the “Bonne-Eau” building located at the back of the Sierre Hospital.
The unit is located on the hospital site in Sierre and is available to people from the Upper and Lower Valais.

La Rambarde Accueille, Protège, Accompagne, Soutien et Oriente en urgence et à court terme, des enfants et adolescents âgés de 4 à 18 ans, en situation de difficulté sociale et familiale dans le canton de Vaud.

La Rambarde dispose de 7 foyers d’accueil en internat. Elle offre également des prestations de jour et en externat. Une centaine d’enfants, adolescents et leur famille y sont suivis simultanément.

La politique générale de La Rambarde s’inscrit dans le cadre de la PSE (politique socio-éducative du canton de Vaud). La Direction Générale de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse (DGEJ) mandate la Fondation La Rambarde pour décliner ses missions. 


Adresse:

Boulevard de la Forêt 30
1009 Pull

L’association a pour objectifs:

Entre la peur, la honte ou le découragement, nous, victimes, avons parfois du mal à trouver les ressources nécessaires pour dénoncer ce que nous avons subi et nous reconstruire.

Imaginé et réalisé par une ancienne victime, ce site offre une large palette d’informations légales et pratiques, mais aussi de précieux témoignages d’autres victimes qui racontent leur histoire.

 

Association VPS

1260 Nyon

Le Centre neuchâtelois de médecine des violences (CNMV) est destiné à toute personne, dès 16 ans, victime de toutes sortes de violences, qu’il s’agisse de violence de couple, familiale ou communautaire (sur la voie publique, le lieu de travail ou à l’école, par exemple).

Le CNMV fonctionne de manière indépendante par rapport aux structures de soins, à la police et à la justice.

La consultation est assurée par une équipe d’infirmier-ère-s spécifiquement formé-e-s, qui travaillent en étroite collaboration avec des médecins légistes.

Cette consultation, confidentielle et gratuite, sur le site de Pourtalès, propose aux victimes:

  • Un accueil et une écoute attentive leur permettant de relater les événements violents auxquels elles ont été confrontées
  • Un examen clinique centré sur les violences subies permettant d’élaborer la documentation médico-légale (constat de coups/blessures et photographies des lésions). Le constat pourra aider la victime à faire valoir ses droits devant la justice, si tel est son souhait
  • Une orientation vers un soutien médico-psycho-social et juridique, ainsi que vers des institutions et associations partenaires

 

F-information est un espace à Genève pour soutenir les femmes* et familles dans la vie de tous les jours. Vous pouvez obtenir des  réponses dans les domaines professionnels, juridiques, psycho-sociaux au moyen de consultations individuelles, en faisant des bilans de compétences, en participant à l’une ou plusieurs de nos nombreuses activités collectives ou en consultant les documents de la bibliothèque Filigrane spécialisée sur les thèmes femme·xs, féminismes, genre, égalité.

F-information a mis en place une consultation juridique et sociale offrant un accueil spécifique et inconditionnel aux femmes* victimes de violences domestiques (CIVD).

Association:
Aux 6 logis offers temporary accommodation (transitional and emergency) for single women, with or without children. During their stay, they receive personalised psycho-social support to help them stabilise their situation and find stable accommodation.
Beneficiaries:
Women, with or without children, experiencing housing problems as a result of violence, family breakdown or loss of employment.

Address:

Rue de la Servette 67
1202 Genève

Surgir is a feminist organisation committed to combating gender-based violence. We reject the logic of domination and power that underpins gender-based violence and discriminates against certain social groups. We aspire to a world where everyone is free to live in peace, respecting their environment.
Acting as a network to combat gender-based violence and transform the logic of power that underpins it
We campaign to reduce gender-based injustice and discrimination. We are fighting against the logic of power, including patriarchy and racism, which encourages violence, discrimination against certain social groups and the destruction of our ecosystems. We aim to transform the power relations at work in the various forms of oppression and discrimination suffered by minority groups because of gender, sexual and affective orientation, racial assignment, religion and other identity markers.

Address:

Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet 3

1003 Lausanne

L’Association des Familles Monoparentales et Recomposées compte près de 300 membres, parents de plus de 600 enfants.

Elle a pour but d’accompagner les familles monoparentales et recomposées pour :

 

 

Adresse:

Av. Eglantine 6,

CH – 1006 Lausanne

Association for the support of victims of perverse manipulation/violence in French-speaking Switzerland.
Services:
– individual or group counselling
– discussion groups and workshops
– conferences and seminars
– help and advice for professionals

Adresse:
Rue de l’Alouette 6a

2710 Tavannes