Victim Support Basel

We provide competent, free and confidential advice. We specialize in advice on

• Traffic accidents and liability cases
• Crimes in public spaces
• Women in violence
• Children and youth in violence
• Boys and men in cases of violence
• LGBTQI*people in cases of violence.

Board of the Basel Victim Support Association (VGOBB)

Denise-Blanche Gilli, President;

René Broder, Vice President;

Corina Schweighauser;

Fred Surer;

Elisa Marti.

The Victim Assistance Act has been in force since January 1, 1993. The revised Victim Assistance Act came into force on January 1, 2009.

Victims of crime have

• Right to advice and information
• Special rights in criminal proceedings
• Entitlement to financial assistance

Federal Act on Assistance to Victims of Crime

Have you or a close relative been injured as a result of a criminal offense?

Anyone who has suffered direct physical, psychological or sexual harm as a result of a criminal offense is entitled to victim support.

This is particularly the case with:

• Assault, homicide
• Robbery
• Domestic violence
• Rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation
• Deprivation of liberty, hostage-taking
• Traffic accidents resulting in injury or death

The claim exists regardless of whether criminal proceedings are being conducted or whether the perpetrator has been identified or is a fugitive.

Close relatives are also entitled to advice and support and, under certain conditions, financial assistance.