Crisis centers for victims of violence

The percentage of women seeking shelter and assistance in women's crisis centers (known as krisecentre) increased again last year.

According to data released today by Statistics Denmark, a total of 3,000 women and 2,300 children will be housed in women's crisis centers in 2022.

This represents an increase of 12 percent from 2021.

The vast majority of women stayed in the centers for more than one day, and about 36 percent stayed in the centers temporarily from 31 to 119 days.

What is krisecenter ?

On one website krisecenter is described as:

A safe start to a new life

If you have experienced violence or have questions about violence, krisecenter is the right place to turn to.

You may have made the decision that you need to walk away from your violent relationship now. Toć You may already know that something is not right at home. You may have questions about how to escape and move on with your life. At krisecenter, we are ready to help.

We will help you find a safe place for you and your children, if you have them. We will help provide you with a safe base and home for the time you need to start a new life without violence.

Through us you will meet other women who are also at the stage of creating a new life, you will meet people who are ready to help and guide you on both sensitive and practical issues so that you and your family arrive safely and move on in life. When you're ready, we'll be ready.”

In short, the Krisecenter is a temporary shelter for women if a woman has been subjected to violence (such as physical, psychological, sexual, economic, material, or stalking), threats of violence, or a similar crisis in her family or cohabitation.

There are no rules on how long you can stay in the shelter, but most women stay between two and six months

A safe place

Krisecenter provides a high level of security for the women and children staying there. Therefore, it is important to protect yourself and others, do not tell others where you are going when you move there.

How much does it cost to stay in krisecenter?

If you live in a krisecenter, your municipality may charge a small amount per person per day depending on your expenses, but you can count on partial or full fee waivers.

Advice to you - if you are experiencing violence you can:

• Call the organization Lev Uden Volds (Live Without Violence) on the nationwide number 1888, where you will get anonymous help around the clock. If you don't communicate in English or Danish, the hotline offers the help of an interpreter,
• Call the nearest crisis center (see the link at the end of the article for contact information),
• Go in person to the crisis center - warn by phone if you can.
• Contact family or friends and ask them to contact the crisis center or the Lev Uden Vold organization, at 1888.

If you are in immediate danger, call the police at 112.

It is worth adding that there are also krisecenter for men.