OFEK eV – Advice Center for Anti-Semitic Violence and Discrimination
Short presentation
OFEK eV is the first specialist advice center in Germany that specializes in anti-Semitism and community-based counseling for those affected. OFEK advises, accompanies and supports those affected, their relatives and witnesses of anti-Semitic incidents and acts of violence. OFEK stands by the side of those seeking advice and brings Jewish perspectives into the social and political debate. OFEK's advice is based on the specialist quality standards of professional victim counseling and relates to all cases with and without criminal offenses. OFEK offers individual counseling, group offers, a nationwide hotline and regional support in Berlin, Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Our counseling services are tailored to the questions and needs of those seeking advice. The counseling is confidential, free of charge and, if desired, anonymous. The counseling is multilingual and can be used in German, Russian, Hebrew and English. We provide advice in crisis situations and offer discussions on psychological processing of the after-effects of the crime. We advise on legal issues, support in applying for financial support, write statements, accompany people to authorities, offices, the police and courts. We also offer institutions professional advice in the event of incidents and arrange further training courses. Even if the incident occurred some time ago, a consultation can determine which courses of action are sensible and possible.
Counselling young people, families and students after incidents at school or during their studies as well as specialist advice for schools, universities and other educational institutions are important focuses of OFEK's work.
consultation times
Opening times of the nationwide advice hotline (0800-6645268): Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 12-14 p.m., Thurs. 16-18 p.m. Consultation appointments (during normal office hours) by arrangement.
Target groups
We advise individuals, their families and relatives as well as witnesses in the event of anti-Semitic violence and discrimination at school, during university, at work, in the neighbourhood, in the personal environment, on the internet or in public authorities. Counselling young people, families and students in the wake of incidents at school or during university is an important focus of our work. In addition, we also offer institutions such as communities, schools or clubs professional advice after incidents.
Where we advise
Nationwide
How we advise
Personal Consulting
Legal advice
Psychosocial Counseling
referral counseling
online consultation (e.g. video conference or chat)
telefonic consultancy
letter of complaint
accompaniment to discussions
provision of legal advice
accompaniment to court
workshops and training courses
empowerment
community-based counseling
Other
Coaching for children, young people and families with experiences of discrimination. Advice and training for schools, universities and other educational institutions. Support with protection concepts, organizational development and crisis management. Case-related public relations and process support on request
What we advise on
work life
transactions, contracts and services
housing market
Health and care
offices and authorities (government agencies)
judiciary and police
education (daycare, school, university)
advertising, media, internet
public and leisure
Accessibility
Rooms are wheelchair accessible
Access to the consultation location is barrier-free
Languages
German
English
Russisch
Other
Hebräisch
Address
Mailbox 58 03 16
10413 Berlin, Germany
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