The 'check in' project has launched in Austria, allowing women to anonymously evaluate their relationships through an online questionnaire. Supported by , the initiative offers counseling via chatbot, phone, or in person to help women identify risks.
Participants can access free, anonymous stays of two to four days at 16 participating Jufa Hotels across Styria and other states. A mandatory expert consultation is required for the stay, and women's shelters intervene if acute danger is identified.
With 18 femicides in Austria as of September 2026, this 73,000-euro pilot aims to lower barriers to help. Expert Michaela Gosch notes that few femicide victims seek prior counseling, highlighting the need for this expanded support network in Styria.