Country | Austria |
Year | 2013 |
Type of Measure | Social services > Shelter/Safe accommodation |
Form of Violence | Child, early and forced marriage |
In August 2013, an emergency housing unit for victims of forced marriage was established for Vienna. A team of six female staff provide counselling and support for girls and young women who are at risk or are survivors of forced marriage. Furthermore, an online counselling service is available which offers safe and anonymous counselling independent of the place of residence.