The risks to which children and adolescents are exposed in the digital world are also a concern for policymakers. Thirty district administrators from the canton of Basel-Landschaft recently used their lunch break during a session
Starting in August 2025, victims of domestic violence and stalking will be able to have their smartphones checked for security vulnerabilities. In this interview, Rachid Dahjaoui of securial and Francis Fink of IT-Logix AG explain
How should someone respond to hate messages? What legal steps can be taken? To help those affected find answers to such questions quickly and easily, Victim Assistance for beider Basel is launching a pilot project.
Many children and adolescents have already been sexually harassed online. This can have serious consequences for their mental health. Victim assistance services are also being called upon to respond.
Children and young people are becoming more frequent victims of violence, as shown by the case numbers of victim support services. Kristin Busch and her child and youth counseling team support those affected and advise
Children and young people are becoming more frequent victims of violence, as shown by the case numbers of victim support services. Kristin Busch and her child and youth counseling team support those affected and advise
When children and young people experience domestic or sexualized violence, it has a massive impact on their development. The FHNW is now offering a CAS program on this subject. It imparts practical knowledge and provides
What support is available for children and young people who experience sexualized online violence? What specifically helps them? What obstacles stand in the way of effective support? A research team at the FHNW is investigating
People with autism can be affected by structural violence in everyday life. At a panel discussion in Basel at the beginning of May, experts will explore the question of how this happens and what is
On May 1, the number 142 will be launched throughout Switzerland. The new emergency number for victims of violence will be managed by Opferhilfe beider Basel together with volunteers from Dargebotene Hand. Preparations for this
Unfortunately, assaults must be expected at events with many visitors. Organizers are called upon to offer safe events. A new information sheet helps them to do this. It summarizes the experiences of ESC Basel 2025
Sexualized violence is omnipresent in society. Theater Basel tackles this issue and brings Shakespeare’s poem “The Desecration of Lucretia” to the stage.
With the interactive exhibition INA, the Limita specialist unit offers a program to prevent the sexual exploitation of young people and adults with cognitive disabilities. Ruth Bonhôte from Opferhilfe beider Basel and Sandra Schlachter from
The Limita association is committed to protecting children, young people and people with disabilities from sexual exploitation. Managing Director Yvonne Kneubühler explains why her services are needed, where there is a need for action and
This year, the prevention campaign “16 days against violence against women” focuses on people with disabilities. Opferhilfe beider Basel has recorded a song with young people with disabilities. The aim is to raise awareness of
This year, the days of action against violence against women are focusing on gender-specific violence and disabilities. When violence occurs against these particularly vulnerable people, institutions are faced with particular challenges. Two specific cases illustrate
How can you promote your own mental health? What does it mean when someone suffers from an anxiety disorder or depression? And how can relatives support those affected? Answers to these questions are provided by
A further training course organized jointly by the Association of Psychologists of both Basel and the Basel Victim Support Association showed the extent of domestic violence and the extent to which it affects people. Professionals
From November 1, 2025, the victim support service in beider Basel will be available by telephone around the clock. Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft are thus keeping the promise they made to the population.
Anyone who dials an emergency number wants to receive help quickly. Ingo Klinger knows the technical and organizational requirements for this like no other. He is responsible for emergency calls at Swisscom.
From November, the Dargebotene Hand will ensure that victim support services in beider Basel can be reached by telephone around the clock. What challenges and opportunities are associated with this? The Managing Director and the
The 24/7 availability of victim support will lead to some changes at the office. Dargebotene Hand will cover evening and night operations as well as weekends. Opferhilfe beider Basel will handle all calls between 8
From November 1, 2025, the victim support service in beider Basel will be available by telephone around the clock. Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft are thus keeping the promise they made to the population.
Awareness was a top priority to ensure that everyone felt safe and comfortable at the ESC. The comprehensive concept was unique in this form in Switzerland and should serve as a model for other major
Year after year, the number of cases handled by Opferhilfe beider Basel increases. Each one is about the suffering of a person. Anonymized accounts mercilessly reveal the form that violence takes in our society.
In her video installations, Suzanne Lacy stages gender-specific and domestic violence in an impressive way. For the latest exhibition at Museum Tinguely, Opferhilfe beider Basel will train the museum’s staff.
What experiences of violence do people in the LGBTIQ community have? And what steps are needed to prevent violence and border violations?
Violence and border violations must also be expected at the major ESC event. Sonja Roest, Head of Violence Protection and Victim Support Canton Basel-Stadt, explains in an interview what measures are being taken to combat
In 2023, 305 hate crimes were reported to the LGBTIQ helpline in Switzerland – more than twice as many as in the previous year.
The revision of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CPC) has been in force since the beginning of the year. What has changed for victims as a result?
In a world where sexualized violence and those affected by it often remain hidden, Agota Lavoyer and Sim Eggler have shone a light with their new guidebook “Encouraged”.
Sexual harassment at work, questions about separation and debt: The women’s counseling telephone service offers effective support.
Suvi Imhof, team leader for women’s counseling on violence, explains why the messages of the “Violence knows no gender” campaign are aimed at both women and men.
Iris Galey has written a bestseller about her experiences of violence. Now she shows in short video clips how she found “ways out of violence”.
The Mental Health Action Days have once again clearly demonstrated what a valuable asset the psyche is.
What are the cantons doing to protect people with disabilities from violence?
And what is needed to ensure that more people affected by violence seek the support they deserve?
Three experts from the
Opferhilfe beider Basel wants to better protect people with disabilities from violence.
Ruth Bonhôte joined the team at the beginning of August.
In this interview, she explains what her specific work for people
Barrier-free communication, exchanges with people with disabilities, training for counseling staff: Necla Parlak, Managing Director of insieme Basel, explains in an interview how people with disabilities can be better protected from violence.
The associations and institutions of disability organizations and industry associations are calling on the federal government to take additional steps to better protect people with disabilities from violence.
Bettina Zeugin, President of insieme Baselland,
People with disabilities are affected by violence more often than average.
The problem is well known.
But the federal government is taking its time to implement effective measures.
It takes overcoming and courage for victims of violence to seek the help they deserve. Victim Support beider Basel is therefore launching the new awareness campaign “Violence knows no gender”. It shows two things: Everyone
The imagine festival went on 7. and June 8 peacefully across the stages at Klosterhof and Barfüsserplatz in Basel’s city center. The new awareness concept, which aims to prevent border crossings, proved its worth. Also
The Männerbüro Region Basel advises men on their roles and responsibilities in life. In this interview, Managing Director Florian Weissenbacher explains which services are the focus and what challenges are involved. And why the range
For a long time, it was taboo to talk about sexualized or domestic violence against men. It was simply inconceivable that a man could become a victim. It was not possible for those affected to
Regardless of their gender identity, many victims of violence rarely contact a victim counseling center and seek help out of shame and fear and only do so with great difficulty. In counseling with male victims
The website of Opferhilfe beider Basel is now available to our clients, specialists and interested parties in eleven languages. Choose your preferred language! In addition to the national languages German, French and Italian, our website
Since 2021, the number of new cases processed by Victim Support beider Basel each year has grown by more than a third. However, this does not mean that there have been more incidents of violence.
Imagine, the largest free open-air festival in Basel, is focusing on safety this year. Til Hänggi explains in an interview why this is necessary and what a new partnership with Opferhilfe beider Basel will bring.
To ensure that teenagers and young adults are not exposed to discrimination or violence in bars and clubs, there is a need to raise awareness and exchange information. Victim Support beider Basel is also committed
In Basel-Stadt, the cantonal police also work to prevent violence. Leonie Meyer, head of the department, explains in an interview what is important here. And why teachers and school administrators are requesting the free service
You can reach us by telephone
Monday to Friday from 8.30 – 12.00 and from 13.30 – 16.30
Outside these hours you can leave a message on our answering machine or send an e-mail to
For help with domestic violence, contact us around the clock
Opferhilfe beider Basel supports the appeal for a contemporary sexual criminal law: www.stopp-sexuelle-gewalt.ch
At night and at weekends, the number is operated by Dargebotene Hand beider Basel.
The Dargebotene Hand provides basic counseling and, if necessary, refers the victim to the day service for counseling.
Victim Support beider Basel is available 24/7
Tel: +41 61 205 09 10
