Would you like counseling?
Please contact us by telephone or email to arrange an appointment.
Counseling can take place in person, by telephone, via email, or via Zoom.
Important: We only take action at your request and with your consent. You will be informed about every step we agree on together. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Please let us know in advance if there is anything we should consider when choosing the room or similar. We strive to create an atmosphere that is as inclusive as possible.
Further information on counseling
Have you experienced or witnessed discriminatory behavior or sexualized violence and are unsure what to do next? Then feel free to contact us. Together we will clarify your questions and consider possible next steps. If you are thinking about filing a criminal complaint due to sexual assault, please read the important information on this page.
Are you unsure whether you have been affected, or whether what you experienced or witnessed was discrimination or sexualized violence? Trust your instincts — unpleasant feelings often have a reason. In a confidential conversation, you can tell us about your experiences and/or observations, and we can discuss possible next steps together.
It may be helpful to make notes in advance. These can include a memory log with information about the time, place, people involved, perpetrators, and witnesses. You can find an example of such a memory log here.
Important: In an emergency, contact the police or emergency services immediately.
The police have a duty to prosecute. This means that they must begin their investigation as soon as they are notified. Victims of sexual assault who do not wish to inform the police immediately have the option of having evidence collected anonymously. More information can be found in the next drop‑down section.
Victims of sexual assault who do not wish to inform the police immediately have the option of having evidence secured anonymously. Traces and possible evidence of an act of violence are collected and documented in a way that is admissible in court. The affected person can file a criminal complaint at a later time without pressure. The evidence is stored for several years.
Further information on regional services for anonymous evidence collection can be found here: //www.opferschutzportal.nrw/formen-von-gewalt/anonyme-spurensicherung-ass
The ASS in Dortmund is currently being set up (as of 01/2026).
Our counseling services are available to all members and affiliates of TU Dortmund University: students, employees, and professors from all departments and units. In addition, anyone who is on campus with the university’s authorization may contact us. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed discrimination or sexualized violence by members of TU Dortmund University may also reach out to us.
Depending on your preferences, counseling can take place by telephone, via Zoom, or in person in our counseling room. Counseling is always free of charge, voluntary, confidential, and — if you wish — anonymous.
Counseling can take many forms. Sometimes it is helpful simply to talk about what you have experienced or witnessed. This may also lead to further options for action, which we can explore and support together.
Important: You are at the center of the counseling process. No steps will be taken without your knowledge and/or consent.
Would you like to know whether there are risks of discrimination in your area and how these can be reduced? We would be happy to advise you on this as well.