Domestic violence — ANES · Romania

Direct answer

You are not alone and there is a way out. ANES — linia 0800 500 333 (violență domestică) (0800 500 333) is the confidential helpline for Romania — free, day and night, for you or for someone you are worried about; they arrange shelter, legal help and a safety plan, and nothing happens without your consent. In immediate danger, Poliția Română — plângere (112) — the police can remove the violent person from the home and issue a barring order the same day in most EU countries. DGASPC — servicii de sprijin pentru victimele infracțiunilor / 116 006 (116 006) supports you afterwards, free, with the report, the court and the practical side.

Call firstANES — linia 0800 500 333 (violență domestică)

Report toPoliția Română — plângere

If that failsDGASPC — servicii de sprijin pentru victimele infracțiunilor / 116 006

🗣️ What to say

"I am [being hurt / threatened] by my [partner / family member] at [address]. [I am in danger now / I am safe for the moment.] I would like to talk about my options — shelter, a protection order, and what happens if I report it."

🪜 Step by step

Safe firstIf you can, go to a neighbour, a friend, a shop. Take your phone and ID if it is safe to.
Call ANES — linia 0800 500 333 (violență domestică)Anytime. They listen, they do not push, and they know every option in your area.
Danger now: Poliția Română — plângerePolice can bar the violent person from the home for days or weeks without you having to leave.
Evidence, when safePhotos of injuries, a doctor's note, dated messages, witnesses. Useful later; never a condition for help.
Afterwards: DGASPC — servicii de sprijin pentru victimele infracțiunilor / 116 006Free support through the report, protection orders, housing and money. You decide the pace.

📇 All contacts

ANES — linia 0800 500 333 (violență domestică)Free, 24/7; sheltersDomestic violence📞 0800 500 333 🔗 anes.gov.ro

Poliția Română — plângereCriminal complaint online or at a stationAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 112 🔗 www.politiaromana.ro/ro/utile/plangere-online

DGASPC — servicii de sprijin pentru victimele infracțiunilor / 116 006Free support, state compensationAfter any crime📞 116 006 🔗 www.mmuncii.ro

Centrele de criză pentru victime ale violenței sexuale / ANESCare and support after sexual violence, no report neededAnytime📞 0800 500 333 🔗 anes.gov.ro

Ajutor public judiciar (instanță) / Baroul — asistență gratuităFree lawyer below the income thresholdWhen you cannot afford a lawyer🔗 www.unbr.ro

❓ Frequently asked

Will they take my children away?

The aim of every service is to keep you and the children safe together. Talking to the helpline is not a report to child protection.

I have no income of my own

Shelters are free; emergency financial help and housing priority exist for victims. The helpline arranges it.

My residence permit depends on my partner

Victims of domestic violence have a separate right to stay in most EU countries. Ask the helpline for a specialised legal adviser — leaving does not mean deportation.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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