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Criminal proceedings
We provide confidential and free assistance to persons who are victims of criminal offences (or their relatives) within the meaning of the Federal Act on Support for the Victims of Crime (VSA, LAVI in French).
It is NOT necessary to have reported the offence or filed a complaint, nor to intend to do so.
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Are you hesitating to file a complaint and do you need more information in order to decide?
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Do you have questions about the rights you benefit from as a victim in criminal proceedings?
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Would you like information on the course of criminal proceedings?
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Do you need support during criminal proceedings?
Contact us to obtain an appointment.
If your situation falls within our competence, we will provide you with information in order to help you make your decisions and assert your rights.
We will give you useful information, explain how the judicial procedure unfolds and help you to consider the different possible solutions, according to your situation and your needs.
The LAVI Centre supports you, with or without a criminal complaint
My Logbook
This publication has been designed for you. It presents in a simple and practical way how criminal proceedings function.
You will also find messages and suggestions intended to support you during this difficult stage.
My Mini Logbook
In addition to the main publication, 5 shorter leaflets summarise the main useful information on specific topics.
LAVI and I
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This leaflet explains the role of the LAVI Centre and the VSA (LAVI) authority, as well as your rights as a victim.
Criminal Proceedings
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This leaflet summarises the main stages of criminal proceedings.
Domestic Violence
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This leaflet provides information on domestic violence, offers recommendations for action in case of emergency and sets out the possible arrangements for separation.
Traumatic Events
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This leaflet details the physical and psychological impacts that violence may cause and gives you some advice on how to take care of yourself.
Resources & Tools
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This leaflet encourages you to identify your personal resources, helps you to clarify who can assist you within the institutional network and to establish your priorities.
A logbook to support you
Virtual tour of judicial premises
In the context of criminal proceedings, victims may be summoned to hearings by the competent authorities. Have you received a summons?
It may be a summons to an investigative hearing (at the Public Prosecutor’s Office or the Juvenile Court) or to a trial hearing (at the Courthouse or the Juvenile Court).
The videos below allow you to discover the premises in order to better prepare yourself.
Videos to guide you