Here we have compiled a list of useful advice centres and information portals.
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BIG Hotline
The BIG Hotline offers telephone support (030 611 03 00) for victims of domestic violence in Berlin. The BIG Hotline is available 24 hours a day, including weekends and public holidays. If required, they can provide support in other languages.
big-hotline.de
papatya
papatya offers protection and advice to girls and young women up to the age of 21 who are affected by domestic violence, forced marriage and abduction. Consultations are also available online.
papatya.org
Wildwasser
Wildwasser provides counselling, support and accommodation solutions for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence. It also offers crisis intervention, legal advice and referrals to therapy services.
wildwasser-berlin.de
LARA
LARA is a specialist centre combating sexual violence against women, trans*, inter* and non-binary people. It offers counselling, crisis intervention, initial legal advice from solicitors, and assistance in finding therapy places.
lara-berlin.de
Zwangsheirat.de
Zwangsheirat.de is the main website on the subject of forced marriage, featuring a list of advice centres across Germany, advice for those affected and professionals, as well as background information.
zwangsheirat.de
The Violence against Women Helpline
116 016 s the national helpline for women affected by violence, available in 18 languages. Advice is also available via email, chat, and in sign language and plain language.
hilfetelefon.de
Sicher gegen digitale Gewalt
The professional portal offers knowledge, practical tips, resources and further relevant information on digital violence in the immediate social environment.
sicher-gegen-digitale-gewalt.org
ReachOut
ReachOut is a support centre for victims of racist and far-right violence and threats in Berlin. ReachOut also provides support to victims of racial profiling and racist police violence.
reachoutberlin.de
Berliner Jungs
Berliner Jungs offers support to boys* (and their families) who have been affected by sexual violence, and is also active in the prevention of sexual violence against boys*.
hilfefuerjungs.de/berliner-jungs