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- Domestic violence - Englisch
Domestic violence - Englisch
In an emergency
Help in emergencies is available here:
- Polizeinotruf (24h), Tel. 112 oder 117, www.polizei.bl.ch
- Frauenhaus beider Basel (24h), Tel. 061 681 66 33, www.frauenhaus-basel.ch
- Heilsarmee Frauenhaus Region Basel Tel. 061 302 85 15, Heilsarmee Frauenhause Region Basel
- Notfallstationen Kantonsspital Baselland (Liestal, Laufen, Bruderholz), www.ksbl.ch/notfall
- Psychiatrie Baselland (24h), Tel. 061 553 56 56, www.pbl.ch/notfall
Audio Message
Here are four tips for an emergency situation:
First: Seek protection.
In acute emergencies, call the police immediately on 112 or 117.
Women can find protection and safety for themselves and their children at Frauenhaus beider Basel or at Heilsarmee Frauenhaus Region Basel. These services are free of charge and confidential.
Second: Get information.
Opferhilfe beider Basel will advise and support you free of charge and in strict confidence - including with legal questions. If you do not speak German well, victim support will arrange professional language support.
Third: Talk to others.
Confide in people who can support you and help in an emergency. Keep important documents such as your ID card or bank card in a safe place. Talk to your children too about how they should behave in an emergency.
Fourth: Document everything.
Write down every incident with the date and time.
Write messages to friends or relatives so that the events are recorded.
If you have experienced physical or sexual violence, have yourself medically examined as soon as possible - for example at an emergency department.
The examination is strictly confidential, free of charge and carried out by a specialist of your own gender. The hospital documents injuries - this documentation is important if you later need evidence, for example for a police report, a separation or an extension of your residence rights.
Children
Children who experience violence at home need help. When children experience domestic violence at home, it has a negative effect on their development. Even if children aren't direct targets of the violence. Children who experience violence at home should talk about it with someone outside the family. For example: teachers, school social workers, parents of friends or neighbours.
Some children suffer silently, while others present symptoms. For example: difficulties at school, bed-wetting, headaches, eating or sleeping disorders, problems in dealing with other children or aggressiveness.
Victim Support (Opferhilfe) advises children when they experience domestic violence. Children and youths can call Pro Juventute day and night (tel. 147) or contact them by SMS, chat or email. Their specialists do not tell anyone about the conversation. They listen and help victims find solutions. Calls are free of charge. Callers do not have to give their names.
Right of residence
If a person is in Switzerland due to a marriage and experiences domestic violence, this person can remain in Switzerland even after the separation, depending on the situation. Every situation is different. That is why seeking advice is important. The victim support service (Opferhilfe) can provide support. Advice is free of charge and confidential.
It is important to have evidence of the violence. For example: photos of injuries, screenshots of threats or abuse on WhatsApp, Facebook, etc. The evidence should be kept in a safe place. For example, at a friend's house or at work. It is also good to let people in the surroundings know about the violence.
Help for violent people
The educational programme against domestic violence teaches participants how to resolve conflicts without violence. The programme is for adults. The programme is free of charge.