Taipei City Government

Eligibility

• Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault residing in Taipei City.
• Some services may extend to those not domiciled but actually living in the city.

Sexual Assault Victim Support

1. Emergency Living Allowance

• Apply within 6 months of the incident.
• Maximum subsidy: 2 or 3 months of Taipei City’s minimum living expenses.
• Note: Not available if victim is already placed by the government.

2. Litigation Costs and Attorney Fees

• Apply within 6 months after court ruling.
• Litigation cost subsidy: Max NT$20,000 (1st trial), NT$30,000 (2nd or 3rd).
• Attorney fee subsidy: Max NT$50,000 for criminal/civil, NT$20,000 for brief legal advice.

3. Medical Expenses

• Apply within 3 months of treatment.
• Actual expenses covered, per regulations.

4. Psychological Rehabilitation

• Apply within 3 months of treatment.
• Up to 15 sessions:
  • Individual: NT$1,400/session
  • Couple/family: NT$2,500/session
  • Group: NT$800/session

5. Emergency Shelter Expenses

• Apply within 6 months of incident.
• Hotel subsidy: NT$1,500/day per person, NT$2,000/day with family. Max 7 days.

Domestic Violence Victim Support

1. Emergency Living Support

• Apply within 6 months of incident.
• Subsidy: Max 3 months of minimum living expense.
• Note: Not available if already housed by government.

2. Children’s Living Allowance

• Target: Victims with children under 15.
• Subsidy: 1/10 of current minimum wage per child per month.

3. Legal Assistance

• Covers legal fees for civil/criminal/collateral litigation.

4. Medical Assistance for Injuries

• Apply within 3 months of treatment.
• Subsidy: 70% of expenses (up to NT$30,000). NT$120,000 for children under 18 or applicants under special rules.

5. Injury Assessment Subsidy

• Apply within 3 months.
• Subsidy: Actual expenses conforming to city standards.

6. Housing Placement Subsidies

• Hotel subsidy: NT$1,500/day (alone), NT$2,000/day (with family). Max 7 days.

7. School and Rent Expenses

• Apply within 2 years of incident.
• Subsidy: Up to NT$12,000/month (max 3 months), pending social worker evaluation.

Contact

Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government (Protection Services)
No. 123, Yanping South Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100006, Taiwan
Tel: (02)2361-5295 EXT 226 / 227
113 Women and Children Protection Hotline
1999 Taipei City Citizen Hotline