Lantana Fachstelle Opferhilfe bei sexueller Gewalt

Lantana Office supporting victims of sexual violence

Information, advice and support englisch Are you a victim? We advise and support

Are you a victim of sexual violence » Women, children and adoles- such as cents who have experienced » sexual exploitation in childhood sexual violence, regardless of when it happened » suspected sexual abuse » People with close ties such » rape as partners, relatives, friends » sexual exploitation in and others relationships » Experts from other institutions » sexual harassment, sexual who deal with sexual violence coercion, sexual assault » sexual harassment in the workplace What we offer

We provide advice on your personal situation and talk with you to establish the support you need and the steps you can take.

We » give you psychological advice. » support you during legal pro- » inform you about your rights and ceedings and during questioning opportunities in accordance with and hearings, if requested. the Victim Support Act. » refer you to other experts such » advise you in the event of as female solicitors, therapists suspected offences. and doctors. » provide help on social, legal » assist you when dealing with and financial matters. the authorities or other bodies. » provide immediate financial » ensure the protection and support if needed. security of children. » inform you about the criminal » help you to find emergency proceedings and the pros accommodation. and cons of pressing charges. » inform you about groups and self-defence courses.

You can use our services regardless of whether charges have been brought or how long ago the offence occurred.

Please note: The forfeiture period for compensation and reparation is five years. No compensation and reparation are granted for offences committed outside . There are special regulations for children under 16 and under-age dependants up to the age of 25. Consultation is free of charge. free is Consultation professional confidentiality. by bound are employees Our by telephone and anonymously. you online, advise tion. also We can consulta apersonal having before You by telephone register must Children. TowardsViolence and Women Against of Foundation the part is centre counselling Lantana The under the Act. Victim Support by Canton the of recognised centre advisory avictim is Lantana Our location Our Bahnhof Bollwerk Schützenmatte - Bärenplatz www.lantana-bern.ch [email protected] T 031 313 14 |F031 00 313 14 01 Aarbergergasse 36 | 3011 Bern victims of sexual violence supporting Office Lantana Metro www.lantana-bern.ch Zeughausgasse Aare

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