Description
Description
Women's shelters provide protection, advice, support and assistance to all women threatened or affected by psychological, physical and/or sexual and domestic violence and their children, as well as women affected by stalking (persecution, harassment by admirers). They provide information about the help available and show ways to end the violence and provide acute crisis intervention at any time. This service is also aimed at relatives, caregivers and professional helpers of those affected.
As a rule, women's shelters are run by associations. They are financially supported by public grants.
For security reasons, the addresses of women's shelters are not published in public directories. Men are generally not permitted to enter.
The staff are bound to secrecy.
Women and their children affected by domestic violence receive protection and support at the Salzgitter women's shelter.
Domestic violence includes: physical violence, psychological and emotional violence, social violence, sexual violence, financial violence, harassment, stalking
You can reach the women's shelter 24 hours a day by calling: 05341/13033
In acute emergencies, call the police on 110!
The address of the women's shelter is not disclosed to ensure the anonymity and protection of the women and children.
The shelter offers 10 places. Girls are accepted at any age, boys up to the age of 12. The staff can refer to other women's shelters if the shelter is full or if older boys belong to the family.
The staff take care of all matters, such as applying for social benefits or finding accommodation.
The women organize their daily lives themselves and look after themselves and their children independently. If they have any questions, the staff are on hand with help and advice.
Of course, the women and their children are allowed to move around freely, continue to attend kindergarten and school, go shopping, etc.
Interpreters are available in various languages if required
