Assistance for victims of crime
When dealing with courts and other authorities, victims of crime and their relatives often feel misunderstood and left alone when it comes to problems and conflicts resulting from the crime. In criminal proceedings, the focus is usually on the victim's role as a witness. However, victims' needs go far beyond criminal proceedings and social law claims. In addition to security against further crime, they also include coping with the trauma resulting from the crime, assistance in restoring the dignity of the victim and in compensating for the harm suffered and, finally, the recognition that only the victim can decide what support he or she needs.
- psychosocial care and counselling,
- mediation for further help and counselling services,
- Accompaniment to court, authority, lawyer and doctor appointments,
- Support for applications.
- unbureaucratic emergency aid
- Assistance in compensating for material and non-material damage
- Financial assistance for offers for psychological stabilization, such as trauma counseling of trauma therapy measures and devices for personal
- Protection.
No documents are required.
There are no fees.
There are no deadlines to be observed.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice
The responsibility lies with the Stiftung Opferhilfe Niedersachsen. In addition, those affected can find help from WEISSER RING e.V., the only nationwide private, victim support organization.
