Shocking numbers: Women in Berlin Daily victims of harassment!

Shocking numbers: Women in Berlin Daily victims of harassment!

shocking incidents of harassment and violence against women repeatedly raise public awareness. A current attack in Berlin shows how quickly serious threats can be made from verbal catcalling. On the evening of June 9, 2023, two 14-year-old girls were attacked by a group of 10 to 15 people in Berlin-Mitte when they ran comfortably along the Krausenstrasse. The group addressed the girls, and when they refused to react to the unwanted calls, the attackers reacted with threats and persecuted them. A security officer turns into the breach and tried to protect the girls, but was attacked and injured himself. Fortunately, the young people remained intact and were brought to their parents. The incident now results in an investigation by a specialist commissioner of Police Directorate 5. The topic of catcalling, which has so far remained punitive in Germany, is increasingly being viewed critically, while in other European countries laws already exist. The nationwide help telephone violence against women, accessible at 116 016, offers support for those affected in emergency stands. This information was made by Berlin Live

But what about the security of women in Germany in general? Current statistics show that the numbers of the recorded sexual offenses are constantly increasing. Around 128,000 cases were documented in 2024 - a new high. The dark field study of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) further illustrates the problem. Only a small number of deeds are actually displayed, since many women are hesitating their experiences due to shame, fears or experiences of allegations of guilt. The display quota for sexual offenses was less than 10 percent. Statista emphasizes that around 91 percent of the victims of sex crimes are female and girls between the ages of 14 and 20 are particularly at risk. One more reason to improve the aura of security for women.

the sad reality

The dark field study shows that 6 percent of women aged 16 and over last year became victims of sexual crimes. Bodily harm affects another small group. The considerable difference between the perpetrators recorded and the crimes actually displayed indicates a problematic dark field. Many women are confronted with the choice of whether they have the courage to talk about their experiences or not. In society, reference is made to the need to reduce traditional thinking patterns and to raise a better awareness of sexualized violence. The one by