Published on 26 August 2026

Fact sheets on domestic violence

17 fact sheets provide information on the basics and specific forms of domestic violence as well as on the legal situation in Switzerland. They are available in German, French and Italian.

Bases

Domestic violence is a widespread and complex phenomenon. The documents below provide an overview of the issue in Switzerland. In particular, they offer basic definitions, statistical data, and other essential information for understanding the scope and characteristics of the phenomenon.

• A1. Domestic Violence: Definition, Forms, and Consequences

• A2. Violence in intimate relationships: causes, risk factors and protective factors

• A3. Dynamics of violence and approaches

• A4. Statistics on domestic violence in Switzerland

• A5. Domestic violence: population surveys

• A6. Domestic violence: gender-specific forms and consequences

Informations specific to violence

Domestic violence can occur in many different contexts and take various forms. The following documents provide additional information to help better understand the different manifestations of domestic violence, the factors associated with it, and approaches to working with perpetrators.

• B1. Violence in situations of separation

• B2. Stalking

• B3. Domestic violence against children and adolescents

• B4. Violence in intimate relationships among young people

• B5. Domestic violence in the context of migration

• B6. Domestic violence and the use of weapons

• B7. Interventions for perpetrators of violence

Legal Status

The following documents provide a better understanding of the legal framework regarding domestic violence, the civil and criminal procedures provided for under Swiss law, and the role of international conventions.

• C1. Domestic violence in Swiss legislation

• C2. Civil proceedings in cases of domestic violence

• C3. Criminal proceedings in cases of domestic violence

• C4. International human rights conventions and domestic violence