• A special emergency clinic for victims of sexual violence is open around the clock at Landspítali

• Bráðamóttaka á Selfossi is open around the clock but you can get help and advice

• Bráðaþjónusta er í Vestmannaeyjum is open around the clock for assistance and advice

• You can get help and advice during opening hours at heilsugæslustöðvum í heimabyggð

• The helpline 112 and the telephone 1700 direct the victim outside the daytime working hours to the HSU medical officer/nurse at the premises, who will assist with the appropriate measures at any given time

  
  
  

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

In the first few days after the offence is committed, it is a very important time, especially regarding biobanking if it is decided to charge the offence at a later date.

• The data/biopsy can then be used to support a case in court. Biopsies 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 search for daytime hours for an unbroken length of time from the violation:

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

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

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

• Remedies for victims of sexual offences in the primary healthcare setting:

  • Sigurhæðir

  • Bjarkarhlíð

  • Stígamót

• Tips are available from victims of sexual abuse here.