Generally speaking, a women’s shelter is similar to a large residential community. In addition to communal rooms, each woman has a room for herself (and her children). Each woman is responsible for herself (and her children) at the women’s shelter.
Since ensuring residents’ safety is the most important priority at the women’s shelter, the location of most women’s shelters is secret. Depending on a women’s individual circumstances and the risk of danger, it may be necessary for her to limit her social contacts. The threat to her is also assessed to determine whether her work and the school attendance of her children should be suspended temporarily.
Women’s shelters focus not only on safety, but also on providing women and children with all-round support. Regular counselling sessions are held at the women’s shelter. The counsellors offer support on a wide range of issues guided by individual needs and resources.
If you have any questions or are uncertain about any aspect of a stay at a women’s shelter, please feel free to contact the women’s shelter in your region (anonymously). You can do so at no risk and without obligation. Click here for a list of all women’s shelters and their contact details.