Help & support in cases of domestic violence

Around one in four women in Germany experience physical and/or sexualised violence from a current or former partner at least once in their lives. Anyone who is threatened or affected by violence - especially domestic violence - has the right to seek counselling and support.

Where can I find help?

• Police, Tel.: 110
• Women's refuge Bad Wildungen, Tel.: 05621 3095
• Women's advice centre, Tel.: 0521 91689
• Women and Equal Opportunities, Tel.: 05631 954 1317 or 1318
• Youth Department, Tel.: 05631 954 1163
• Help hotline "Violence against women", Tel.: 116 016
• Help hotline "Violence against men", Tel.: 0800 1239900
• Weisser Ring (victim protection), Tel.: 0151 5514 799
• Telephone counselling, Tel.: 0800 1110111

Violence is not always physical
In the following cases, although no criminal prosecution is possible, civil law measures and protective measures are possible - because this is also violence:

•  Is your partner following or controlling you?
• Does he hide or destroy things that mean a lot to you?
• Is your partner trying to cut off your contact with family and friends?
• Is he accusing you of cheating on him if you come home just a little later than usual?

Criminal offences
The following acts, among others, are punishable by law:

• Insults & verbal abuse
• Death threats
• Coercion & rape
• Sexual abuse of children & wards
• any physical violence such as pushing, slapping, kicking, hitting, etc.