(Vienna, 24 October 2025) As part of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's state visit to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, First Ladies Doris Schmidauer and Elke Büdenbender, as well as German Family Minister Karin Prien, visited the Examination Center for Victims of Violence at the Medical University of Vienna on 22 October 2025.
The guests were welcomed by Rector Markus Müller and Nikolaus Klupp, Head of the Center for Forensic Medicine. Katharina Stolz, Head of the Examination Center for Victims of Violence, then gave a tour of the facility and explained its procedures and interdisciplinary concept, which enables close cooperation between medical, forensic and psychosocial experts.
The visit underscored the importance of violence protection as a task for society as a whole and recognised MedUni Vienna's commitment to combining evidence-based medicine with victim protection and social responsibility.
The Examination Center for Victims of Violence
The Examination Center for Victims of Violence at MedUni Vienna offers people of all ages and genders free clinical forensic examinations in accordance with the latest standards – regardless of whether a report has been filed or an e-card is available. The aim is to identify acts of violence at an early stage, contribute to the investigation and provide the best possible protection for those affected.
In addition to documenting injuries and securing evidence, victims receive comprehensive information on further support services, such as victim assistance, psychological care or legal advice. Doctors can also take advantage of expert advice on forensic issues by telephone. In cases where no report has been filed, evidence and findings are stored securely for up to ten years to enable their use in criminal proceedings at a later date.
