Frauenhilfe München gGmbH Beratungsstelle für Frauen bei Partnergewalt

The counseling center has existed as an independent service since 1990. From the very beginning, the concept of Frauenhilfe also provided counseling for women affected by partner violence for whom the women’s shelter is not a solution. It is active in the following areas: Safety counseling; psychosocial counseling and group work; legal counseling, especially on the Protection Against Violence Act; counseling for relatives and helpers of abused women; prevention and public relations work. Frauenhilfe is part of the German Parity Welfare Association (DPWV), Bavarian regional association. The service is exclusively for women affected by partner violence; anonymous advice on request; telephone advice and impartial psychosocial advice (short and long-term) by appointment; open consultation hours; legal advice from specialist lawyers; advice for relatives, private and professional supporters; couples’ meetings on request; parental advice in family court proceedings