Victim of crime? A guide to help

Victim of crime? A guide to help

Published by: Juridisk Rådgivning for Kvinner (JURK) and Rådgivningskontorene for kriminalitetsofre (RKK). This brochure can be ordered from RKK at no cost. Contact information: Tel: 815 20 077 www.kriminalitetsofre.no First published: 2010 Edition: 2000 Photo: Kristin Sannes Hansen Layout: www.lie-design.no Printers: www.bedriftstrykkeriet.no 2

Victim of crime? A guide to help Violence and other criminal acts pose a serious social problem. This brochure was prepared for those who are victims of various forms of crime. Everyone has the right to safety and security for his/her person and property. This is laid down in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. All those exposed to criminal actions should speak to someone about what happened. Several options are available to get help and information about victims rights. This brochure is intended as guide to a selection of such services. Help services are presented in alphabetical order with specialist services for children, adolescents and the elderly. A list of services and bodies offering free legal aid is included at the back of the brochure. In emergency situations do not hesitate call the police emergency number - 112. This brochure was prepared by Juridisk Rådgivning for Kvinner (JURK) and Rådgivningskontorene for kriminalitetsofre (RKK) with the financial support of the Ministry of Justice. See also www.utsattforkriminalitet.no. 3

These organisations offer help: 4 ADAM Alternativ til vold (ATV) Barnebortføring.no Bokollektivet Dixi Ressurssenter Den uavhengige sosialrådgivningen (DUS) Advice and support for men who have been exposed to sexual assault. www.kirkens-ressurssenter.no/adam Tel: 23 22 79 30 A service for violent offenders and their current or previous partners. www.atv-stiftelsen.no Tel: 22 40 11 10 A website run by the government that provides an overview of and information about the various problems associated with the kidnapping of children. A nationwide, 24/7 offer of accommodation for women that need assistance due to force, threats or violence, hereunder forced marriage. www.bokollektivet.no Tel: 22 48 03 92 A service for men and women who have suffered rape, and their close family. www.dixi.no Tel Dixi Oslo: 22 44 40 50 Tel Dixi Stavanger: 51 52 03 60 DUS is an information and advisory service run by social work students. www.dusnorge.no

Fellesskap mot seksuelle overgrep (FMSO) Kirkens ressurssenter Kirkens SOS FMSO organises support centres nationwide. The centres offer help to women and men who have suffered sexual assault, and their close relatives. www.fmso.no A service for women and men who have been exposed to assault. www.kirkens-ressurssenter.no Tel: 23 22 79 31 A help line for those experiencing a crisis situation. www.kirkens-sos.no 24/7 crisis line: 815 33 300 Text telephone for the deaf: 55 32 56 97 Kontoret for voldsoffererstatning The office deals with applications for compensation for victims of violence who have suffered personal injury as a result. www.voldsoffererstatning.no Tel: 78 98 95 00 Krisesenter A crisis centre provides advice, support and guidance to those who have suffered maltreatment, attack or violence in the home. A crisis centre offers temporary shelter to women, men and children who are under threat. A crisis centre also offers advice and guidance, individual conversations, courses and groups for non-resident clients. Crisis centres are a low threshold alternative. It is not necessary to have a referral. 5

You will find a nationwide overview of all crisis centres at: www.bufetat.no/krisesenter www.norskkrisesenterforbund.no www.krisesenter.com Krisetelefonen mot kjønnslemlestelse Landsforeningen for voldsofre Landsdekkende hjelpetelefon for incestofre Legevaktens overgrepsmottak Mental Helse A help line for those who have been exposed to female genital mutilation (FGM). www.seif.no Tel: 46 86 50 00 The association assists those who have been victims of violence and who have suffered physical injury, mental distress or financial loss. www.voldsoffer.no Tel: 22 16 40 00 www.incest80057000.no 24/7 service for incest victims help line: 800 57 000 The Accident and Emergency service s first line service for all those who have suffered rape, attempted rape or other sexual assault. The emergency centre provides medical treatment and monitoring. Guidance and advice is also offered. Call your local hospital or A & E centre for the address of your nearest centre. A call line for all who feel the need to discuss mental health issues. www.sidetmedord.no Tel: 116 123 6

MiRA-Senteret Nadheim senter for kvinner og menn med prostitusjonserfaring Noabuse.no Politiet Pro-senteret Reform ressurssenter for menn A resource centre for all women from minority backgrounds. The centre offers amongst other services help to victims of violence and advice from trained specialists in a number of fields. www.mirasenteret.no Tel: 22 11 69 20 A free, low threshold service centre. The centre offers dialogue and personal follow up to women and men involved in prostitution. www.bymisjon.no/nadheim Tel: 22 05 28 80 A website with an overview of help initiatives and other information for victims of crime. The police website, with advice and information to those who been the victims of various types of criminal acts. The police service has dedicated coordinators for family violence and sexual assault. www.politi.no Your local police: 02800 Emergency number: 112 A government centre of expertise in the area of prostitution offering free help to women and men involved in prostitution. www.prosenteret.no Tel: 23 10 02 00 A service for men in difficult situations who need to talk. The service is available to men who have been victims of violence and those who have an anger-control problem. 7

www.reform.no Men s call line: 22 34 09 60 Legal advice: 99 16 64 80 Office line: 22 34 09 50 ROSA-prosjektet Røde Korstelefonen om tvangsekteskap og kjønnslemlestelse Rådgivningskontorene for kriminalitetsofre (RKK) Selvhjelp for innvandrere og flyktninger (SEIF) Tvangsekteskap.no Utsattmann.no A service for all those who have been exposed to human trafficking. www.rosa-help.no Tel: 22 33 11 60 Provides information about female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honourrelated violence. www.rodekors.no/tvangsekteskap Tel: 815 55 201 A nationwide offer for those who have been exposed to crime and their relatives. www.kriminalitetsofre.no Tel: 815 20 077 Support line for victims of crime: 800 40 008 The organisation offers information and advice to those in a difficult life situation. www.seif.no A website for all requiring help, advice or information about forced marriage. A website for men who are victims of sexual assault. 8

Children and adolescents Alarmtelefonen for barn og unge Barnevernvakt.no Barnehus Jentevakta Not for sale Røde Korstelefonen A 24/7 help line for children and adolescents that are in difficulties. www.116111.no Tel: 116 111 From abroad: 00 47 95 41 17 55 A website with information on child welfare standby services and crisis situations. The site includes contact details to all CWS. Children s houses offer help to children and adolescents who have been exposed to assault or have witnessed violence. www.barnehuset.com A telephone, MSN and mail service for girls between 10 and 25. 100 % confidential and most questions can be answered. An overview of jentevaktene (Girls Line) can be found on: www.jentevakta.com A website that provides information to children and adolescents who sell or swap sexual services, or at risk of finding themselves in such a situation. www.notforsale.no A free help line where children and adolescents can speak with an adult in full anonymity. The Red Cross also has a site offering information to children and adolescents in 9

difficult situations. www.korspahalsen.no Tel: 800 33 321 Stine Sofies Stiftelse Ung.no Unghelse.no Unginfo.no A service for children who have been victims of violence, and their relatives. www.stinesofiesstiftelse.no A website for young people. A website with contact information to various sources of help nationwide. The site includes an overview of all health centres for adolescents. A website showing an overview of information centres for adolescents nationwide. Vern for eldre, nasjonal kontakttelefon The elderly A nationwide call line for elderly persons who are or have been victims of violence. www.vernforeldre.no Tel: 800 30 196 Seniorsakens SOStelefon A nationwide support line for elderly persons who are or have been victims of assault. www.seniorsaken.no Tel: 22 36 43 00 10

Legal aid initiatives Advokatvakten Kontoret for fri rettshjelp Juridisk Rådgivning for Kvinner (JURK) Juss-Buss Jussformidlingen Advokatvakten is a form of pro-bono service provided by lawyers at many places nationwide. You can get up to 30 minutes free help from a lawyer. An overview of participating lawyers is available at: www.advokatenhjelperdeg.no Free legal aid is available to people in Oslo and surrounding districts. Tlf: 23 48 79 00 A legal aid organisation run by female law students in Oslo that offers free legal aid to women nationwide. www.jurk.no Tel: 22 84 29 50 A legal aid organisation run by law students in Oslo that offers free legal aid to people nationwide. www.juss-buss.no Tel: 22 84 29 00 A legal aid organisation run by law students in Bergen that offers free legal aid to people nationwide. www.jussformidlingen.no Tel: 55 58 96 00 11

Jushjelpa i Midt-Norge Jusshjelpa i Nord-Norge Rettshjelpskontoret i Indre Finnmark A legal aid organisation run by law students in Trondheim that offers free legal aid to people nationwide. www.jushjelpa.no Tel: 73 51 52 50 A legal aid organisation run by law students in Tromsø that offers free legal aid to people nationwide. www.jusshjelpa.no Tel: 77 64 45 51 Free legal aid to those living in Finnmark. Tel: 78 46 73 55 12

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