Living safely in Brandenburg: Tips from the White Ring for all citizens!

Living safely in Brandenburg: Tips from the White Ring for all citizens!

In Brandenburg an der Havel it is about safety and support for crime victims. An event will take place on June 26, 2025 and will be chaired by Barbara Richstein, the federal and state chairwoman of the White Ring. The event is dedicated to the question of how those affected can best receive help and advice. The Weisse Ring is considered Germany's largest victim support organization and offers comprehensive support for people who have become victims of crime. The offering ranges from individual advice to active crime prevention. Those interested are cordially invited to stop by **Walther-Ausländer-Straße 1, 14772 Brandenburg an der Havel** and ask their questions, as Meetingpoint Brandenburg reports.

Did you know that support from the Weisser Ring is free and, if desired, anonymous? This valuable information comes from the Weisser Ring website. In acute financial emergencies, the organization offers targeted help and can also offer legal support - i.e. support for information before the police or court in certain situations. The variety of help offered also includes organizational support after experiences such as robbery or bodily harm. Psychological support is particularly important: given the emotional stress after a crime, access to relief discussions and crisis intervention is often crucial.

Advice offers and information

Looking for more help? In Germany, the federal states are responsible for general victim assistance. Measures to improve the situation of those affected are diverse and include, among other things, the appointment of victim protection officers at police stations and the establishment of witness support centers. There are also accommodation options for women and girls who have experienced violence. Information about these offers of help is listed on platforms such as Hilfe-Info.de.

If you know where there are advice centers in your area, you have an advantage. There are contact points in Germany where victims can find support, for example through psychosocial advice or information on legal aspects and compensation. The provision of lawyers or psychotherapists is also part of the services offered by many victim support facilities.

Free help for everyone

What are the federal states doing specifically? They work to provide financial support and offer specific assistance tailored to different types of crimes. This also includes, for example, supporting victims of racist or anti-Semitic violence as well as sexual crimes. Organizations such as the VBRG and the BFF are committed to the specific needs of these groups and, together with the Weisser Ring, offer a wide range of help. The nationwide portal frauenhaus-suche.de enables affected women and children to check the capacities of women's shelters.

In summary, it can be said that in Brandenburg an der Havel and beyond there are a variety of options available to provide support to victims of crime. The event on June 26th is an important step in informing those affected and showing where help can be found. The Weisse Ring and many other organizations are committed to ensuring that no one is left alone. Anyone who knows their rights and knows where to get help definitely has the best chance for a positive future.