Sexual violence — Overgrepsmottak (legevakt) · Norway

Direct answer

Whatever happened and whenever it happened, help is available without any obligation to report. Overgrepsmottak (legevakt) / DIXI Ressurssenter (22 44 40 50) is the specialised centre or helpline for Norway: medical care, evidence collection you can decide about later, emergency contraception and PEP within 72 hours, and someone who believes you — free and confidential. Politiet — anmeldelse (02800) if you want to report or are in danger; you can have a support person with you. Støttesenter for kriminalitetsutsatte (politiet) / Kontoret for voldsoffererstatning (800 40 008) supports you through everything that follows, at your pace.

Call firstOvergrepsmottak (legevakt) / DIXI Ressurssenter

Report toPolitiet — anmeldelse

If that failsStøttesenter for kriminalitetsutsatte (politiet) / Kontoret for voldsoffererstatning

🗣️ What to say

"Something happened to me [today / on date] and I need help. I am not sure yet whether I want to report it. I would like medical care and to know my options."

🪜 Step by step

Safe and not aloneA friend, a neighbour, the helpline. Nothing has to be decided tonight except your safety.
Medical care within 72 hoursFor prevention (PEP, emergency contraception) and, if you choose, evidence collection. Try not to wash or change clothes before, but care comes first either way.
Talk to Overgrepsmottak (legevakt) / DIXI RessurssenterThey explain reporting without pressure and can store evidence while you decide.
If you report: Politiet — anmeldelseYou can bring a support person and ask for a specialised officer. The statement can be recorded once.
Afterwards: Støttesenter for kriminalitetsutsatte (politiet) / Kontoret for voldsoffererstatningCounselling, legal help, compensation from the state fund — all free for victims.

📇 All contacts

Overgrepsmottak (legevakt) / DIXI RessurssenterMedical care and forensic exam without report, supportAnytime📞 22 44 40 50 🔗 dixi.no

Politiet — anmeldelseReport online or via 02800Always — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 02800 🔗 www.politiet.no/tjenester/anmelde

Støttesenter for kriminalitetsutsatte (politiet) / Kontoret for voldsoffererstatningFree support and guidance, violent-crime compensationAfter any crime📞 800 40 008 🔗 www.politiet.no/tjenester/stottesenter-for-kriminalitetsutsatte

Krisesenter / Vold- og overgrepslinjen 116 006Free, 24/7; shelters in every municipalityFor domestic violence📞 116 006 🔗 www.voldsoglinjen.no

❓ Frequently asked

It happened years ago

Help and counselling are available regardless; limitation periods for reporting are long and in many countries do not run for minors until adulthood.

I knew the person / I had been drinking

None of that changes what it was or your rights. Consent cannot be given when incapacitated.

Will I have to face them in court?

Special measures — video testimony, screens, no direct questioning by the accused — are standard for these cases. Støttesenter for kriminalitetsutsatte (politiet) / Kontoret for voldsoffererstatning arranges it.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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