People suffering from complex trauma do not have to deal with it alone. There is a multitude of offers of help from psychological help, through forums and group activities, to helpful books and other media resources.

Relatives of those affected can also find out here how they can support the affected person or seek help themselves. For example, where can I find information on offers for those affected?

The prosecution of attackers also plays an important role. Here you can find out what legal help you can get and what the next steps are.

Important phone number:

Emergency call Germany: 110, Switzerland: 117, Austria: 112

Depression hotline: website (instant chat)

Psychological emergency service: website (instant chat)

Information hotline for depression relief from Germany: 0800/33 44 533 (free: Mon, Tue, Thu: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Wed, Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Helpline for sexual abuse: Germany 0800 / 22 555 30 (free and anonymous)

Information for relatives

Do you suspect a case of sexual abuse in your environment? Then contact the team of “Innocence in Danger” on 030 / 33 00 75 49 or on beratung@innocenceindanger.de.

Legal help

resources

Sexual Abuse Fund | WEISSER RING e. V. (weisser-ring.de)

Sexual Abuse Fund – Sexual Abuse Fund (fonds-missbrauch.de)

Victims’ Fund CURA – Amadeu Antonio Foundation (amadeu-antonio-stiftung.de)