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Are you the victim of a criminal offence? What can you do?
This website provides information, advice, formalities and useful addresses for people who have suffered a criminal offence that directly affects their integrity.
It is also intended for the relatives of the victims as well as involved professionals.
Why should you come to us?
Confidentiality
Professional Team
Free-of-charge Service
DO YOU NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT?
Call us:
Since all offences are not covered by the Crime Victims Assistance Act (LAVI), we must make an initial assessment of your situation. Appointments can only be made by phone.
+41 22 320 01 02
Every Day
From 2 pm to 5 pm
as well as Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from
10.30 am to 12.30 am
Consultations by appointment only
Outside these hours and in case of emergency please contact:
117 for police
144 for medical emergencies
143 for help and support
Foyer Le Pertuis on 022 309 57 28 for emergency accommodation following domestic violence
The Center LAVI welcomes you regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity
Translation into sign language is also possible.
The Center LAVI is wheelchair accessible, except for the toilets
Consultations can be conducted with an interpreter for non-native speakers.
Would you like to support our action?
We are subsidized by the Canton of Geneva to carry out our mission, but this does not cover all our activities. By making a private donation, you allow us to adequately assist all those who call upon us.
Centre LAVI
Bvd de Saint-Georges 72
1205 Genève
CH68 0900 0000 1231 2907 3
The Geneva LAVI Center in a few figures:
In one year