• Emergency services for victims of sexual abuse is open 24 hours a day at Akureyri Hospital.

• Seek assistance at your local clinic.

• Call 112 or 1700 for assistance.

Try to seek help as soon as possible. It is best for your health and the possible investigation of the offence.

The first few days after the assault, are very important, especially regarding gathering forensic samples if the victim chooses to report the crime.

• The forensic samples can then be used to support a case in court. Forensic samples refer to the chemicals from people that can provide biological information about them.

• Data from the location of the event and information from witnesses, if witnesses are present.

You can seek assistance during daytime hours at any time, regardless of length of time since the assault:

• to receive counselling, support, information and assistance with processing

• by sampling for communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, infections, pregnancy or other similar

• it is possible to obtain a connection with a legal advisor if requested irrespective of length of time since the violation or the decision to appeal

• Support and counselling due to sexual abuse

• A guide to the Icelandic justice system for victims of sexual offences

• Support organizations for victims of sexual offences:

  • Bjarmahlíð

  • Aflið

  • Bjarkarhlíð

  • Stígamót

112 website has good advice from survivors of sexual offences.