{"id":5271,"date":"2024-05-30T10:49:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T08:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avocat-lbv.com\/?p=5271"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:19:40","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-are-a-victim-or-witness-of-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avocat-lbv.com\/en\/what-to-do-when-you-are-a-victim-or-witness-of-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When You Are a Victim or Witness of Domestic Violence ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are a victim of violence by your partner or ex-partner, you can seek help from emergency services, call 3919, file a complaint, or request a protection order from the judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you witness such violence against an adult or children, you can and should take action, with several options available depending on your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. I Am a Victim of Domestic Violence: How Can I Protect Myself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Call Emergency Services and\/or 3919<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In immediate danger, call the police\/gendarmerie at 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For urgent medical needs, call 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For support and advice, call 3919 and\/or 119 if your children are in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3919 is a free, anonymous, 24\/7 helpline accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can direct you to professionals who can intervene in your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity, you may be referred to an association offering emergency accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– File a Complaint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can file a complaint with the police or gendarmerie, regardless of your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not recommended to file a simple report (main-courante) as it does not trigger a prosecutor’s investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult a lawyer specializing in defending victims of violence to guide you and request a protection order if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Consult a Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you file a complaint, the police\/gendarmes will direct you to a specialized doctor for medical certificates, which will be included in your criminal case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even without filing a complaint, you can visit a specialized doctor or your regular healthcare provider, who can document your condition and refer you to appropriate professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Request a Protection Order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case of danger to you and\/or your children, your lawyer can request a judge’s authorization for a hearing with the family court judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This request can be against your current or former partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process is urgent; the perpetrator is summoned within 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A protection request can be filed even without a prior complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your lawyer can request a hearing without the perpetrator present, respecting the principle of contradiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The judge can impose several measures for your protection, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Prohibiting contact with the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Banning the perpetrator from certain places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Prohibiting weapon possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Ordering medical, social, or psychological care if agreed upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Implementing an anti-approach mobile device to monitor the perpetrator’s proximity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Granting the victim residence rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The judge can also make decisions regarding child custody and visitation rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protection orders are valid for six months, extendable if further procedures are initiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

II. I Am a Witness of Domestic Violence: What Can I Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help the Victim. Support can be psychological, reassuring the victim that they are not alone and can receive help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call 3919 for advice on how to assist the victim effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage the victim to call 3919 for guidance or accompany them to a meeting with a specialized lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For violence against children, call 119 or report to the Department’s Cell for Collection of Concerning Information (CRIP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LBV Lawyers\u2019 Office is available to assist you with these steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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