Other portals
In addition to the NRW victim protection portal, there are many other portals with useful information on the topic of victim protection and offers of support in the search for advice centers in your area.
These are targeted and clear portals and databases for victims of crime, discrimination based on sexual identity or orientation and victims of sexual abuse. The services are aimed at women, men, children and young people, as well as people from the LGBTIQ* community. Not only those affected can find support here, but relatives and friends can also find out how they can provide help.
Online database for victims of crime "ODABS"
ODABS facilitates the nationwide search for advice centers for victims of crime. Using a filter function, the website makes it possible to find out about the support and assistance available in the respective region. The online database lists facilities that, according to their own definition, focus their work on counseling and support for victims of crime. The content that can be viewed via the facilities is managed independently by them.
Opferschutz NRW
On the website of the Ministry of Justice of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find extensive information on victim protection in North Rhine-Westphalia, includingAmong other things, legal texts, the victim protection report and an overview of the legal advisors.
Bundeshilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen
The "Violence against women" helpline offers support for women in need. Victims can get anonymous, competent, safe and accessible advice at any time. Qualified advisors provide confidential support to those seeking help and, if necessary, refer them to local support services, such as a women's advice center or a women's shelter nearby. The helpline is also available to relatives, friends and professionals for questions and information. Accessibility and multilingualism ensure access for women with disabilities and little knowledge of German.
Frauenberatungsstellen NRW
The services offered by the 51 autonomous women's advice centers in North Rhine-Westphalia are aimed at all women, are free of charge and can be anonymous if desired. Here, women in a wide variety of problem situations and emergencies receive information, advice and therapy. The women's advice centres see themselves as specialist centres for women who are affected by physical, psychological, economic and sexualized violence. On the website of the Dachverband der autonomen Frauenberatungsstellen NRW e.V. you will find, among other things, an overview of the counseling centers in your area.
www.frauenberatungsstellen-nrw.de
Frauen-Info-Netz gegen Gewalt
The Frauen-Info-Netz offers women seeking help and professionals the opportunity to obtain comprehensive and up-to-date information about women's shelters and other support options. With the help of an uncomplicated map search, free women's shelters in North Rhine-Westphalia can be displayed. Icons on the NRW map provide a quick overview. A radius search can also be activated using the filter function. The Women's Info Network also provides further important information on support services for women affected by violence.
Federal and state police crime prevention
The police crime prevention project groups operating throughout Germany develop concepts, media and initiatives to educate people about crime and provide recommendations for protection. Victims of crime can find information here about the crimes, their rights as victims, compensation options and the course of criminal proceedings.
"Police for you": online portal for children and young people
The online service of the state and federal police crime prevention services provides information on police topics specific to young people, including cyberbullying, cyberbullying, cyberbullying and cyberbullying.
Hilfeportal Sexueller Missbrauch
The nationwide database of the Independent Commissioner for Sexual Abuse Issues helps to quickly find important contact points in the event of sexual abuse. The guide to local help also offers further information on facts and backgrounds, therapy and counseling services, protection and prevention as well as legal information. The portal is aimed at affected children, young people, parents, adults, their relatives and people from their social environment as well as professionals in day-care centers, church communities or sports clubs.
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Kinder- und Jugendschutz (AJS): Kinder- und Jugendschutz für NRW
The AJS is a specialist agency operating in North Rhine-Westphalia to promote the educational and legal protection of children and young people. The center aims to promote, empower and protect children and young people. With this aim in mind, it focuses its services on providing up-to-date information, competent guidance, advice and further training for educators and multipliers. In this way, the AJS supports the work of youth welfare offices, independent providers, educational institutions, advice centers, the police, public order offices and professional associations. A wide range of information and working materials on topics such as violence, radicalization and hate speech are available free of charge on the AJS website.
Vielfalt statt Gewalt - Landeskoordination Anti-Gewalt-Arbeit
für Lesben und Schwule und Trans* in NRW
Many lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, transsexuals and intersex people, LGBTIQ* for short, are targets of homophobic and transphobic violence in everyday life. The State Coordination of Anti-Violence Work for Lesbians and Gays in North Rhine-Westphalia is a specialist center funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the topics of discrimination, violence and domestic violence with regard to lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans*people. A network of contact and advice centers in NRW is available for telephone, personal or e-mail advice. Among other things, the website provides information on aspects of discrimination, violence and domestic violence against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans*people as well as options for action and legal steps, events and current projects.
Männerberatungsnetz
The men's advice network helps with the targeted search for advice and support for boys, men and fathers. With the help of an interactive map, interested parties can choose from eleven fields of counseling and quickly and easily find men-specific counseling services in their immediate vicinity in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. All you need to do is enter your zip code. The selection of services ranges from individual and group counseling to self-help groups, legal advice and coaching.
Männerhilfetelefon
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia, together with the state of Bavaria, has launched the "Hilfetelefon Gewalt an Männern" (Violence against Men Helpline) as the first building blocks for establishing a support structure for male victims. Men who are affected by various types of violence - such as domestic and sexualized violence, but also stalking or forced marriage, for example - can call 0800 123 99 00. Those affected can also find a digital counselling service on the following website.
Weißer Ring
The Weißer Ring is a support organization for victims of crime and their families. Victims can receive advice from around 2,900 volunteer victim helpers in more than 400 branch offices throughout Germany. Assistance is provided regardless of gender, age, religion, nationality or political persuasion, is free of charge and can be provided anonymously if desired. The victim helpline can be reached at 116 006.
Hilfe.Info - Die Opferschutzplattform des Bundesministeriums der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz
The victim protection platform of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection offers guidance for those affected by crime. The platform bundles information and makes it easier for those affected to find support: from the first steps after a crime to financial benefits and criminal proceedings. It also makes it possible to find the right contact points: In addition to the most important state contacts, the advice center finder lists telephone services, online services and also offers of support close to home.
Real Men Talk - Conversations from Man to Man
Anger, resentment, doubt and conflict in challenging times can quickly lead to violence. The "Real men talk" program offers boys and men who are willing to use violence and who find themselves in a personal emergency or crisis the opportunity to talk from man to man. The special offer in open men's counseling centers aims to encourage men to openly discuss violence towards their partner and children as well as problems in their relationship, in separation situations or in connection with fatherhood. The aim is to talk together to find non-violent ways to change behavior. On the portal, victims can find a counselor in their area with just one click, as well as contact details for quick help.
Victim Support Handbook
The Victim Support Handbook makes it easier to find different contact points for victims and witnesses of traumatic experiences as well as their relatives by summarizing the various institutions and their services in a bundled and clear form, sorted by subject area and target group. In addition to the regional contact points, national hotlines, advice hotlines and national and state-wide institutions are also included. The handbook is available online: