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: 0800 400 777 (Crisis counselling)
Victims' emergency call: 0800 112 112 ("Weißer Ring")
Last update: 12/09/2025
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