Consequences of Violence for Children
Domestic violence against mothers also has a negative impact on children and adolescents who grow up in such families. Even if they themselves do not get…
Have you experienced violence or are you looking for advice for people who have expierienced violence?
You can find help at the Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen (Phone Number: 08000 116 016;…
Search for Women's Refuges and Counselling Centres
On this page you can search for women’s shelters and Counselling Centres throughout Germany.
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Thematic Portal
In this thematic portal, FHK provides information on the various forms of violence against women, on groups who are affected by violence and discrimination in several respects, and…
What are women’s shelters?
Women’s shelters are especially safe places of protection and refuge that cannot be found in any address register. All women – be they with or without children – who…
Consequences of Violence
Violence against women has many consequences: It can entail serious health problems, acute injuries, but also long-term emotional or physical distress. When children witness…
Support System
In Germany, there is an extensive support system for women affected by violence. This system comprises women’s shelters and safe houses for women, as well as specialised counselling…
Women with Psychological Impairments
Violent experiences are a considerable psychological burden for both women and their children – especially if they occur over a long period of time and when they…
LGBTI
The acronym LGBTI stands for lesbians, gays, bisexuals as well as trans and intersex persons.
LGBTI persons experience violence and discrimination in the public sphere, at the…
Forms of Violence
Violence against women is a form of exercising power; it consolidates unequal power relations and comes in many guises. It can manifest itself as physical or psychological abuse…
