The victim support centre offers support for victims of crimes against life and limb. According to the Victim Support Act, a victim is someone whose physical, sexual or psychological integrity has been directly violated by a criminal offence. In particular, this may be the case after:

• assault, domestic violence, attempted murder
• rape, sexual assault
• serious or multiple threats, coercion
• deprivation of liberty, hostage-taking
• traffic accident

Not every crime qualifies for victim assistance benefits. Theft, fraud or property damage, for example, are not criminal offences within the meaning of the Victim Assistance Act.

Our victim assistance services include the following:

• Counselling and social-psychological support for victims and their families after a crime
• Referral to legal, psychological and social support
• Reimbursement for legal and psychological counselling
• Cost reimbursement for emergency accommodation, home care, childcare, etc.
• Information and support with applications for a solidarity contribution for victims of compulsory social measures and placements prior to 1981 (Federal Act on Compulsory Social Measures and Placements prior to 1981 of 1 April 2017)

Adresse:

Opferberatung
Dorfplatz 4
6060 Sarnen

Address:

Dienststelle Soziales und Gesellschaft

Rösslimattstrasse 37

Postfach 3439

6002 Luzern

Have you or your next of kin been the victim of a crime? Have you been involved in an accident in which a third party was also involved?
The Grisons Victim Support Service advises and supports women, men, children and young people affected by violence. We provide confidential and anonymous advice free of charge and anonymously if you so wish.
You can also contact us if you have not filed a criminal complaint.
We will also advise you if the offence is no longer subject to a statute of limitations.

Address:

Opferhilfe Graubünden

Beratungsstelle

Klostergasse

57000 Chur

Victim support is there for victims of violent crimes of a physical, psychological or sexual nature, as well as for road traffic accident victims. It also advises close relatives or caregivers of victims of violence:

• We provide information on all legal matters arising in connection with a crime.
• We work with victims to develop strategies and find solutions that are appropriate to the situation.
• We support victims throughout the victim support and criminal proceedings.
• We arrange financial assistance, emergency accommodation and external experts.
• We refer victims to the appropriate experts and institutions.
• We are bound by confidentiality.

Address:

Departement Volkswirtschaft und Inneres
Opferberatungsstelle
Bahnhofstrasse 13
8762 Schwanden

Vista is a victim support centre recognised by the Canton of Bern under the Victim Support Act (VSA).
The Vista advice centre is part of the Foundation against Violence towards Women and Children.
Consultations are free of charge.
The employees are bound to secrecy.
Appointments for consultations must be booked by telephone.
Consultations are also possible by telephone and anonymously.

Address:

Bälliz 49

3600 Thun

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.

Adresse:

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

Case postale 1645
2001 Neuchâtel 1

Services

Violence counselling and phaemotherapy

• For men and women
• For young adults

Counselling

• For relatives
• For referrers

Coaching and training

• For professionals and institutions

Address:

Klosterberg 11

4051 Basel