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BeforeMore

Switzerland

0800 222 333

About the service

The goal of Beforemore is reflected in the name: Beforemore wants to help free of charge and anonymously before something or before more happens, i.e. before there is a (repeated) sexual assault on children or the (repeated) consumption of images of abuse on the Internet. Beforemore is also the contact for those indirectly affected, such as partners, acquaintances or relatives. Specialists such as teachers, legal and therapeutic specialists or media professionals can also get professional advice or information here.

Who is the service for?

Non-offending people with a sexual attraction towards minors and their friends and families, professionals.

How can the service be accessed?

Only for residents of french-speaking Switzerland, accessible in person in Lausanne or via telephone or e-Mail.

Is it possible to access the service anonymously?

The services offered by DIS NO can be used anonymously. People can express themselves anonymously on the phone via a suppressed number. DIS NO does not ask for names or addresses and does not store IP addresses. The contact is absolutely confidential and the employees of DIS NO are bound by official secrecy. Exception: If there are concrete indications that the physical, psychological or sexual integrity of a child is directly endangered, the counsellor has a so-called whistleblowing right, i.e. he/she can, for example, make a hazard report to the competent authorities (right to warn according to the Swiss Civil Code, Art. 453 of the Swiss Civil Code). The counsellor may also report situations of concern to his/her expert group.

What age group is this service for?

Above 16 years.

Who delivers this service?

Social Workers.