Schwerin fights against domestic violence: 100,000 euros for support!

Schwerin fights against domestic violence: 100,000 euros for support!

More and more people are affected by domestic violence, and this alarming phenomenon does not stop at our region. In Schwerin, an increase in cases was recently reported - the intervention center was able to process a total of 1,116 cases in 2024. This number represents a significant increase in a federal state in which the registers climbed from 4,020 in 2020 to 5,005 in 2024. The head of the Schwerin intervention center, Michaela Kohnert, describes the worrying situation and the emotional and temporal pressure under which the police officers have to work. According to Nancy Schönenberg from the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), a further increase in cases is also expected for the current year, which increases the relevance of intervention centers that are responsible for the districts of Ludwigslust-Parchim and Nordwestmecklenburg. Other intervention centers also exist in Neubrandenburg, Stralsund and Wolgast, which are often switched on directly after police operations to help those affected.

In order to counteract the increase in violence, the Ministry of Equal Opportunities has provided 100,000 euros for additional personnel positions in the intervention centers. This initiative is particularly aimed at offering advice for children who often suffer from domestic violence. The forms of violence range from physical and sexual to psychological and economic violence, as described by the Istanbul Convention and underlines the warnings of organizations such as the Weissen Ring, which offer personal contacts on site.

Support for those affected

help offers are essential to give those affected a perspective. The Weisse Ring not only provides contacts, but also offers accompaniment to police, court and official appointments. Support for emotional matters and providing help checks for initial psychotrary first consultation and legal first consultations is particularly important. The organization also promotes the enforcement of the Violence Protection Act, which includes proceeding and the prohibition of contacts. In addition, affected financial aid are available, for example for removals, housing facilities or for bridging emergencies that can result from the separation from the perpetrator. These comprehensive offers of help are an important support for everyone who suffers from the consequences of domestic violence and help to stabilize the situation of those affected.

insight into the legal framework

The HG decree from April 2022 draws up clear regulations for danger defense, including measures such as alloctions and bans. For those affected, it is crucial that such regulations not only exist, but also effectively implemented by the police and intervention centers. The support and advice on such operations are essential to stabilize the victims and to pave their way into a non -violent future.

It remains to be hoped that the combination of other financial means, more intensive advice and legal regulations lead to a noticeable relief for those affected. The growing number of intervention centers and the willingness of politics to provide targeted support are steps in the right direction to counteract this painful topic and create a safe environment for everyone.