Victim Support Centers

Centers for victims of violence are in several places across the country. Their goal is to provide support, counseling, and education about the nature and consequences of violence. Trauma-focused counseling, support, and information are offered to victims of violence of all genders. Remote consultations are also available.

Bjarkarhlíð

Bjarkarhlíð is a center for people who have experienced abuse. There you get all the support and counseling you need in one place. All assistance is on your terms.

Bjarmahlíð in Akureyri

Bjarmahlíð is a center for people who have experienced abuse. There you get all the support and counseling you need in one place. All assistance is on your terms.

Sigurhæðir in Selfoss

Sigurhæðir is a service for victims of gender-based violence in South Iceland. There you receive counsel, support and therapy on your terms, free of charge..

Myndin sýnir bjarta setustofu þar sem er blár sófi hægra megin upp við vegg. Sófinn er með tveimur gulum púðum fyrir framan lágt viðar sófaborð. Hinu megin við borðið eru tveir hvítir stólar, yfir annan þeirra hefur verið lagt samanbrotið teppi. Fyrir aftan stólana má sjá bókahillu með ýmsum munum í. Á veggnum gagnstætt hurðinni er hægra megin gluggi með bláum gluggatjöldum. Vinstra megin eru hvítir upphengdir eldhússkápar.

Suðurhlíð

Suðurhlíð is a center for victims of violence. The aim is to provide support, advice and education about the nature and consequences of violence.

Do you recognise abuse?

Sometimes it can be difficult to understand the difference between temporary bad communication and violence. Read the stories and answer what you think is violence.

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Ofbeldi í nánu sambandi

Domestic violence is when the person using violence is related or connected to you, for example, a partner, family member, or caregiver. Violence can occur regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or any other factor.