Information For American Victims Of Crime In Germany

SPECIAL CONSULAR SERVICES

Help For American Victims Of Crime Overseas

If you are the victim of a crime in Germany, the staff of the Special Consular Services Section is prepared to assist you. 

What we can do:

• Help you replace a lost/stolen passport
• Help you find appropriate medical care if you are injured
• Assist you with emergency needs that might arise as a result of the crime, such as finding shelter, food or clothing
• Help you contact your family, friends or employer
• Provide you with information on how and where you can report the crime to local law enforcement officials Number for police emergency calls: Phone 110
• Provide you with general information about the criminal justice process in Germany
• Provide a list of English speaking Attorneys
• Provide information about resources for crime victims in Germany
• Provide information about crime victim assistance resources in your state of residence if you are returning to the U.S.

Consular officials cannot, however, investigate crimes, provide legal advice or represent you in court, serve as official interpreters or translators, or pay legal, medical, or other fees for you.

Information About Resources For Crime Victims In Germany

• Directory of International Crime Victim Compensation Programs

The American Embassy or Consulates assume no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of or the quality of service provided by the persons or organization whose names appear in the list below.  This information is provided merely as a convenience to American citizens in Germany and in no way constitutes an official recommendation by the U.S. Government or its representative.

• Weißer Ring : Relief organization for victims of crimes.
  Hotline: 01803/ 34 34 34 
• Bundesverband Frauennotrufe : Search engine for all local "Frauennotrufe" (women's emergency call). Select your nearest city from the drop-down menu. Page is in German only.
  Tel: 030-32299500
• Missbrauch-Opfer.info: Comprehensive list of organizations offering aid after a sexual and / or violence related crime. Select your "Bundesland" and then your nearest city. Page is in German only.
• Kinderschutzbund: Help line for children and teenagers. Page is in German only.
  Hotline: 0800 333 0 666 

Contact us

You may reach us at the Special Citizens Services office at your local Embassy/Consulate

The Consulate emergency duty officer can be reached after working hours by calling your Embassy/Consulate’s information number