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Association of Vienna Women’s Shelters
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Women’s shelter for young women

Our shelter for young women houses women aged 16 to 25 who have experienced violence from their partner or other family members.
The age between 16 and 25 is a time full of changes. Many young women begin training during this phase, gain their first professional experience, move out from home, or enter their first committed relationships. Those affected by violence during this phase have different needs than women who are somewhat older.
For this reason, we have specifically adapted our concept for young women and tailored our counseling and support to the needs and concerns of young women.

Protection and Counseling

In the shelter, young women live in a community. Each woman receives her own room. Sometimes a room is shared with another young woman.

Our services include:

  • Regular counseling
  • Group activities
  • More intensive support and regular contact with social workers
  • Support in everyday life
  • Education about digital safety
  • Accompaniment to important appointments (for example, child and youth services, police, court, AMS, …)

We are here for you

We counsel and support young women individually according to their situation. We provide local protection and give young women the opportunity to speak about their experiences in peace. Topics include, for example:

  • Online safety
  • Developing perspectives
  • Search for training or employment
  • Problems at school
  • Parenting counseling
  • Search for new accommodation
  • Strengthening self-worth
  • Setting internal and external boundaries
  • Contact with family and friends
  • Understanding your rights

Who can come?

Women aged 16 and older who are affected by domestic violence can come to the shelter for young women. Domestic violence means that the violence comes from a family member. This is not always the partner, but can also be:

  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Cousins

Do you need help?

Are you experiencing violence at home? Are you afraid and need to leave your home?

Women’s Shelters

If your home is too dangerous, you can find protection in a women’s shelter.

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Counseling Center

You don’t want to go to a women’s shelter? But you need counseling and support? Then contact our counseling center.

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