VIOLENCE
The person is a victim or at risk of domestic violence or sexual violence (assault, exploitation, harassment, etc.).
Emergency
Financial
For fieldworkers
serving victims.
Assistance Line
For fieldworkers
serving victims.
Discover
Who
are we
?
LAFU is a line made available to fieldworkers, serving victims of domestic violence or sexual violence in an emergency.
Our
mission
Enable victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to meet some emergency needs by covering certain expenses.
Understand
How
we operate
LAFU makes it easier to establish a safety net for victims. In particular, it offers the possibility of going to a safe place quickly or obtaining emergency medical services related to the violence suffered.
Using the service
Asking for assistance
You’re a fieldworker and want to use LAFU? Let us guide you step by step.
EMERGENCY
The situation inspires a feeling of urgency, justifying that the person must go to a safe place quickly or obtain emergency medical care related to the violence suffered.
Call LAFU
Byphone
available
24/7
24/7
Once the victim’s eligibility is assessed, it’s time to call the Emergency Financial Assistance Line. It’s preferable to be with the victim when you contact LAFU. Otherwise, make sure you can reach the victim easily.
Continue
the intervention
After launching the process, you will work closely with LAFU to establish a safety net for the victim and identify the means to achieve this.
As a fieldworker, you will continue to work with the victim until the services are provided.