Here you can find information on where to get psychological or practical help free of charge – if you became a victim of violence or another type of crime.
The Prosecution Office calls on all victims of any form of domestic violence, including from current or former partners, to ask the court to apply temporary protection against violence. If the threat is immediate, the State or Municipal Police must be called which may issue a decision on separation, which means that the abuser will have to leave the place of residence of the victim immediately and will not be able to return there.
By calling 116123, it is possible to apply for 10 free remote psychological counselling sessions.
FOR MINORS
The Prosecution Office advises to contact the State Police immediately if there is even the slightest suspicion that a child may have suffered from sexual or other forms of violence.
During a crisis, when the usual rhythm of life is disrupted with various restrictions, many feel tension. Counselling by a psychologist is one of the most effective methods to avoid consequences of such tension.
There are three ways to receive the help offered by the Children Hotline of the Child Protection Centre:
1. By calling the free phone number 116111 at any time of the day or night
2. By writing to the e-mail address uzticibaspasts116111@bti.gov.lv
3. By using e-consultations available on the website.
Provides professional social, legal, psychological services to adults that are victims of violence and human trafficking, helps women and their children in vulnerable situations.
By calling 116123, it is possible to apply for 10 free remote psychological counselling sessions.
FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights – a modern form of slavery achieved by criminally exploiting the psychological, economic or social vulnerability or helplessness of individuals. This crime destroys people's lives, depriving them of their dignity, freedom and fundamental rights, making it the duty of the State and society to be able to identify and report a possible case of human trafficking in a timely manner.
If a person shows signs of being a victim of human trafficking, immediate notification of a social service provider is important not only to help the victim, but also to facilitate the detection and investigation of a criminal offense, as the client is under surveillance and easier to reach.
In Latvia, rehabilitation for victims of human trafficking is provided by:
