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Here you will find offers for psychosocial process support.

Here you will find offers for anonymous securing of evidence.

Here you will find offers from trauma ambulances.

Were you the victim of a crime?

Where is there support and help? What can you do?

The Federal Republic of Germany offers a variety of forms of assistance and support to aid you after being the victim of a crime.

These offers allow you to speak about the crime and its consequences as well as offering information on possible criminal proceedings and possibilities of financial compensation.

This website is meant to give an overview of the offers for persons affected by crime. Additionally, the simple-to-use filters allow you to find victim services in your local area, specialized in helping persons affected by crime, which you can turn to.

Please note that if you wish to prosecute the perpetrator/s you must file a complaint with the police. In this case, please contact the nearest police department, prosecutor's office or court.

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What happened to you?

In a few steps to the help needed.
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Information

Receiving the required help in a few steps.

Do I actually need any help?

Talk about it, even if you were forbidden to do so.
Talk with somebody, whom you trust.
Get help!

There are a variety of victim services all across the Federal Republic of Germany which specialize in aiding persons affected by crime. Their specially trained staff is experienced in dealing with any difficulties and problems that these persons encounter.

Psychosocial support offers victims of certain serious offences, who act as witnesses in their own criminal proceedings, assistance and support as well as information on the circumstances of these proceedings and the different procedural stages.

Victims of domestic or sexual violence can have evidence of this violence be secured anonymously or without filing a complaint with law enforcement. This way, evidence will be available once criminal proceedings should happen.

Persons who suffer damage to their health by means of a violent crime are possibly entitled to government benefits by way of the Crime Victims Compensation Act (OEG). There are also multiple foundations, funds and associations which offer financial aid in special situations.

Experiencing an act of violence can be extremely distressing. Anyone in Germany who is the victim of a violent act and suffers subsequent psychological disorders has the right to prompt and unbureaucratic help

Find information on different types of violence, possibilities of financial compensation and background information on ODABS itself.

About ODABS

ODABS.org makes it easier for victims of crime to find counseling centers.

The website makes it possible to find out anonymously about the support and help options in the respective region.

In doing so, it covers institutions that, according to their own definition, place a focus of their work on advising and supporting those affected by crimes. The content that is visible via the facilities is managed independently by them.

If you are interested in working with www.ODABS.org, require information material or have questions about the project, please contact odabs@krimz.de