Country | Liechtenstein |
Year | 2008 |
Type of Measure | Social services > Psycho-social counselling, Justice > Protocols and guidelines |
Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
The Victims' Assistance Office provided for by the Victims' Assistance Act has been up and running since 1 April 2008. It offers medical, psychological, social, material, and legal assistance needed in individual cases. In cases where it cannot provide such assistance itself, it provides information on appropriate places to turn. Immediate emergency assistance is provided around the clock, and long-term assistance is likewise ensured.