No One Has the Right to Harm You!

If you have experienced or are experiencing sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or any form of violence, know that you are not alone. Please, reach out to your doctor, a nurse at the clinic, the customer service hotline at 507*, or directly to a social worker for assistance.
*The article is written in the female form but is intended for women and men who have experienced violence or sexual abuse, as well as children and adolescents who have suffered from violence or sexual harm, and those responsible for their well-being.

Important Phone Numbers to Know

National Emergency Line for Domestic Violence Prevention - Ministry of Welfare
1-800-220-000
Available 24/7 in Hebrew
Additional hours: 08:00-20:00 in Russian and Amharic
Assistance Center for Victims of Sexual Assault
1202
Emergency Line, available 24/7
Sunday-Thursday: 13:00-18:00, also in Russian
Assistance Center for Victims of Sexual Assault
1203
Emergency Line, available 24/7
Arab Women Against Violence Association
04-6566813
Available 24/7
Na'am Association for Arab Women
08-9965008
Assistance Line for Adolescents and Male Victims of Sexual Assault
03-5179179
Available between 11:00 and 23:00
Association for the Protection of Children (ALI)
03-6091920
Assistance Line for Religious Women
02-6730002
Assistance Line for Religious Men
02-5328000
Emergency Line via WhatsApp
052-8361202
Ministry of Labor and Welfare Emergency Hotline (Assistance provided in all languages)
118
Quiet Emergency Hotline via SMS
055-7000128
Emergency Line 24/7, No2violance Association (Assistance in all languages)
6724*
Bat Melech Association for Religious and Ultra-Orthodox Women
1800-292333
Free Legal Aid Hotline
073-3927747/48/49/50
WIZO - Hotline for Men in the Circle of Violence
1-800-393904
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What Can You Do to Change the Situation?

It's important to confide in someone about what's happening to you – anyone who can listen, support, and assist.
Know your rights and seek help from professionals in the field.

What Are the Existing Sources of Help?

• Medical assistance and support from social workers at the clinic (you can contact a social worker through your treating physician, nurse, Leumit customer service hotline, and/or by phone).
• Family violence prevention centers: protection and treatment for victims of violence – women, children, abusive men, and more.
• Police intervention: at every police station, there are investigators trained to handle cases of domestic violence.
• Legal advice and assistance: you can receive legal advice and assistance at the various district and municipal legal aid offices across the country.
• Issuance of a protection order: every victim of domestic violence is legally entitled to remove the abusive family member from the home, even if it is their residence. To do so, you can turn to the district attorney (criminal, family, regional, Nazareth, etc.) to request a protection order according to the law for the prevention of domestic violence.
• Shelters for abused women and their children (through violence prevention centers and the Welfare Office).
• National Insurance: a woman who is a victim of violence and holds a court order regarding maintenance is entitled to receive maintenance payments through national Insurance to avoid conflicts with her partner.
• Housing assistance: those leaving a shelter are entitled to rent assistance for one year.
• Protection Plan for Abused Women.

For a woman living with the perpetrator:

If you are living with a violent partner, there are several recommended actions you should take to ensure your safety and the safety of your children:

1. Try to identify early signs of violence and assess your options for leaving before an incident occurs.
2. Try to recreate and identify methods that worked in the past to reduce harm, calm the perpetrator, and assess before the event.
3. Get to know your neighbors, and stay in touch with friends.
4. Agree with a neighbor/friend/family member on a specific code word indicating a dangerous situation and instruct them to take action to assist you in preventing the incident.
5. Memorize important phone numbers such as police, ambulance, neighbors, etc.
6. If children are of an appropriate age, teach them important phone numbers and instruct them regarding the code word – when you say it, they should act.
7. Prepare an emergency escape kit (clothes, spare keys, money, mobile phone, bus card, vaccination records, Leumit card, phone book, and other important documents).
8. Plan an escape route for emergencies (location, method) and rehearse it verbally.
9. Avoid warning your partner before leaving or threatening to leave to avoid escalation and extreme reactions on their part.

For a woman living separately and/or the partner has been removed:

1. Change locks.
2. Add security measures as much as possible (bars, iron gates, alarms, outdoor lighting, etc.).
3. Inform people close to you of the situation and request they will inform you if they see the perpetrator in the area and/or contact the police.
4. Ensure that caregivers, daycare workers, and teachers are aware of who has the authority to take the children and warn them against kidnapping.
5. Keep the restraining order with a close person and leave a copy with neighbors/close friends.
6. Avoid being alone with your partner, even if they are calm and only want to talk to you.
7. If you are working, inform your coworkers about the situation and ask them to inform you if they see your partner at the workplace.
8. Avoid visiting places you used to go to together – change your bank, shopping area, stores, etc.
9. Seek professional advice – support, legal advice, etc.

Consult with a social worker on the topic of domestic violence.
To find a social worker who can assist in any case of domestic violence towards you or someone in your family, please click here.
Remember, you are not alone!