The forensic consultation service at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) is open to all adult victims of violence, whether domestic, family or community-based (on the public highway or in the workplace, for example).
It is run by a specially trained team of nurses, who work in close collaboration with forensic doctors.
The consultation offers victims :
- A warm welcome and an attentive ear, enabling them to talk about the violent events they have experienced.
- A clinical examination focusing on the violence they have experienced, so that forensic documentation can be compiled (report of assault and battery, photographs of injuries). The report can help the victim to assert her rights.
- Referral to a network of partner institutions and associations.
The CMLV’s premises are a calm and safe place to hear a detailed account of the violence experienced.
The medical-legal consultation for adult victims of violence (CMLV) does not deal with sexual violence, for which victims are treated in the gynaeco-obstetric emergency department for women at the HUG Maternity Hospital, and in the adult emergency department for men.
Address:
rue Jean-Violette 29
1205 Genève
The Child Protection Group (GPE) provides care for children and adolescents under the age of 16 who are victims of abuse and neglect, as well as children at risk. Comprising doctors (paediatricians, child psychiatrists, gynaecologists, surgeons), social workers and carers, the GPE deals with situations where abuse is known or suspected.
On this site, you will find information, advice, procedures and useful addresses for people who have been the victim of a criminal offence that has directly harmed them. The site is also aimed at victims’ families and professionals.
Adresse:
Centre de consultation LAVI
Boulevard Saint-Georges 72
1205 Genève
VIRES works in the field of domestic violence in Geneva. It helps couples and families by assisting the perpetrators of violence.
Address:
Av. Ernest-Pictet 10
CH – 1203 Genève
Since 2005, the 1, 2, 3… SOLEIL association has been combating child abuse through preventive and informative communication campaigns.
Address:
Association 1,2,3… Soleil
Chemin de la Pépinière 54
1093 La Conversion
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
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
For 60 years, the mission of the Foyer Arabelle association has been to support women and children in difficulty.
Arabelle offers accommodation with assessment and socio-educational support, nursery facilities for children from the hostel and the neighbourhood, and outpatient services before, after or independently of the stay.
Address:
Avenue des Grandes-Communes 64
1213 Onex
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
The ‘Point Rencontre’ is a working space for parents with an access order when no other solution is possible, with the aim of enabling the child to meet both parents, beyond the difficulties linked to their separation.
The aim is to enable the child to structure and develop with the parents who are his or her own and in the conditions of security that are his or her due.
Address:
Rue des Charmilles 26
1203 Genève