Our counselling centre
Who we are
We help for free
and confidentially.
We are a counselling centre for women.
Do you experience violence and need help? We are glad to support you at the women’s refuge counselling centre. At the counselling centre, we talk to you personally. It’s all about you and your experience of violence. We support you in your search for a place at a women’s refuge and accompany you to court or to the police. We will work with you to find solutions for you.
If…
- you are affected by patriarchal violence
. - you wish to separate and don’t know how.
- the police were at your house and you don’t know what to do.
- you wish to go to a women’s refuge.
- wish to file applications according to the Violence Protection Act.
- you need help to understand the situation and danger.
- you have separated but the violence continues.
- you experience violence and you are afraid of what might happen if you separate.
- you need tips on where and how you get further help.
We will not tell anyone. Everything you say is confidential.
Our help is free of charge.
Do you need consultation?
You can call us and we will quickly arrange an appointment. We will show you possible ways to escape violence. We will discuss all possibilities, and you will decide.
Availability:
Monday: 9 am – 4 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 4 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
Friday: 9 am – 3 pm
About violence
Violence is never right!
Violence against women is a sad part of everyday life.
Unfortunately, violence against women is still part of our society. Women experience violence only because of their gender. If violence occurs at home or in close proximity, this is particularly bad. It usually happens more than once. The violence grows and becomes stronger and stronger. The offender wants to maintain power and control over the woman. He uses many methods to achieve this. For the most part, men are violent against women.
What is violence?
Violence takes various forms. Apart from physical and sexual violence, there is also psychological violence, which includes threats and humiliations. In the case of social violence, for example, contact with friends or family is forbidden. Or the woman is forbidden to work or to have her own account. In this way, the man retains control over the money. There are various forms of violence. We have certainly not mentioned all forms of violence.
Most men blame their wives for the violence. But:
Violence is never right! We support women in situations of violence and help them to free themselves from it. And to move confidently towards a future without couple violence.
If you experience violence, we will provide you with the support you need. At the counselling centre, we also work with interpreters. We understand you! You will receive information and help to change your situation. We will find solutions together in peace and at your own pace.
Violence protection
The law is
on your side.
The Violence Protection Act in Germany
Since 2002, the Violence Protection Act (GewSchG) has been in force in Germany. On the basis of the Violence Protection Act, you can file different applications with the court. In this way, you can be protected from the offender.
You can request that …
- you can use the shared home alone for a period of time.
- the offender is not allowed to come to your home, workplace or other places.
- the offender is not allowed to come near you on the street either.
- the offender must always keep a certain distance from you.
- the offender is not allowed to call you or send you emails.
- the offender is not allowed to stalk or bother you.
If the offender violates these resolutions, you can report him to the police. Then he will be fined by the court.
The North Rhine-Westphalia Police Act (§ 34 a PolG NRW)
Since the Violence Protection Act, there has also been a new police law. This law enables the police to help you immediately.
If your partner/husband hits, insults, threatens or harasses you, you can call the police. The police will come and can immediately ban the offender from your home for 10 days. He will then not be allowed to come back for 10 days or have any other contact with you. During this time, you can go to court and file an application under the Violence Protection Act. You don’t have to do all this on your own. If you need help with this, give us a call. We will be happy to go to court with you.
If this law does not protect you enough, we will help you find a place that is as safe as possible. We will discuss whether a stay at a women’s refuge is the right option during a personal meeting at our counselling centre.
No matter what decision you come to, we will support you on this difficult path!
Current news
We will keep you
up to date.
Donation
Every donation
is helpful.
Thank you for supporting us.
The donations enable us to help quickly and unbureaucratically.
By donating to a women’s refuge, the women’s counselling centre or association, you can support women and children on their way to a life free of violence. You can also support our public relations work in the fight against patriarchal violence
We would like to thank all our supporters!
Contact
We are here for you.
How to reach us:
Frauenhaus-
beratungsstelle
Frauenhaus & Beratung e.V.
Achtermannstr. 19
48143 Münster
Telephone 0251 1420810
Availability:
Monday: 9 am – 4 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 4 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
Friday: 9 am – 3 pm
