Violence

In Bremen, there are specialized counseling centers, emergency hotlines, and safe spaces for people experiencing violence. The support is confidential, free of charge, and anonymous if desired. For women, the website " Violence Against Women" a wealth of information and resources.

The Violence Against Women Helpline is available 24/7, free of charge: 116 016.It offers support for women in need. If you are affected, you can receive anonymous, competent, safe, and accessible advice at any time. Qualified female counselors will provide confidential support and, if needed, connect you with local support services, such as a women's counseling center or a women's shelter.

If you are a man experiencing violence, support and counseling services are also available to you. Violence can be physical, psychological, sexual, or digital – you don't have to face it alone. Even if it's difficult, seeking help is an important step. The Violence Against Men Helpline offers advice and support: 0800 12 39 900

If you experience violence as a queer person, there is support available in Bremen that addresses your specific situation. There are counseling services and specialized agencies that support and advise queer people – including those who have experienced violence. There, you can discuss your experiences in a safe and confidential environment and work together to determine what steps might be helpful.

Domestic and physical violence includes, for example, hitting, threats, or coercion within partnerships or families. Important: Violence takes many forms – it often doesn't begin with visible injuries. Threats and control are also forms of violence.

If you have experienced sexual violence, specialized counseling centers and medical services are available to you in Bremen. They support victims regardless of when the violence occurred. The Bremen Violence Protection Clinic is the point of contact for all victims of violence in Bremen, regardless of gender or age. There, forensic medical examinations and documentation are carried out following domestic, gender-based, and/or sexual violence.

Psychological abuse manifests itself, for example, through insults, control, intimidation, or belittling. There are also counseling services in Bremen that will take you seriously and support you.

If you witness or experience neglect of children or people in need and are concerned, you can contact counseling centers or the youth welfare office directly in Bremen. Anonymous reports are also welcome. You can contact the child and youth emergency service at 0421 699 11 33.

If you are being stalked or harassed in Bremen, you can get support from counseling centers (e.g., victim-offender mediation) and reporting centers. They will help you assess the situation and determine the next steps. In acute emergencies, you can contact the police at any time by calling 110.