Support for victims of crime

When am I considered a victim of crime and what rights do I have?

• General information on support for victims of crime
• Victims of crime and their rights in court proceedings
• Measures following the use of violence
  • Notifying the police
  • Immediate ban on entering to protect against violence
  • Notifying violence protection centres/intervention centres
  • Notifying the child and youth welfare provider
  • Notifying schools and childcare facilities
  • Interim injunction by the district court in cases of domestic violence
  • Interim injunction by the district court for general protection against violence
  • The criminal prosecution of violent offenders
  • Flat-rate compensation for pain and suffering
  • Right to separation
• Counselling for victims of crime
• Counselling centres for victims of crime
• Social compensation for victims of crime (→ Sozialministeriumservice)

Police emergency call: 133, European emergency call: 112
Women's helpline: 0800 222 555
Violence protection centres: 0800 700 217
Men's info: 0720 70 44 00 (Crisis counselling)
Victims' emergency call: 0800 112 112 ("Weißer Ring")

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