Abuse scandal in Erfurt school: two teachers arrested!

In Erfurt, two teachers were arrested against pupils for sexual violence; Investigations run after a person concerned.
In Erfurt, two teachers were arrested against pupils for sexual violence; Investigations run after a person concerned. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Abuse scandal in Erfurt school: two teachers arrested!

In Thuringia, the school community is shaken by a shocking incident. Two teachers of an Erfurt school are suspected of having practiced sexual violence against children and adolescents. A 63-year-old was arrested by the police on June 16, 2025 after a former student had accused him. He is said to have sexually abused the student between 2016 and 2020, as [Germany Funk] (https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/sexuals--get-an-kinder-und-jugendlichen-polize- against-Zwei- teacher-anerfurter-100.html). The investigation was triggered by an advertisement from the environment of the student concerned, which underlines the urgent need for support offers for those affected.

The arrested teacher was brought before a judge on the same day and brought to a correctional facility. At the same time, a 57-year-old colleague of the arrested is suspected of spreading youth pornographic content. This case throws a bright light on the need to protect children and adolescents from such attacks in schools. The investigation is carried out by the Erfurt and Gotha criminal police in close cooperation with the Erfurt public prosecutor, such as [Thüringen24] (https://www.thueringen24.de/thueringen/article300521902/erfurt-schule- Lehrer-Festival-polk.

protection and support for those affected

sexual assault on children and adolescents are a serious social issue that is often stigmatized. The processing of such experiences can be extremely stressful. According to the [Commissioner for Abuse] (https://bekrabragte-mSususche.de/themen/definition/seexuelle-uebergere-un-un-kinder- und-youth), the successful processing strongly depends on the early intervention of protective persons. Supporting confidants is of crucial importance for those affected to create a feeling of security and trust.

In general, it is important that specialists and parents react appropriately to such incidents. Often it does not only require immediate help, but also long -term advice from specialized positions to support the young people and to develop self -protection strategies. It should also not be forgotten that sexually assaulted behavior often results from their own experience. Here society has to start to prevent prevention and help affected children and adolescents to reflect on and change their behavior.

The incident in Erfurt shows how important it is to courageously speak about such topics and to consistently use help offers. This is the only way we can take a step towards a safer environment for our children and adolescents.

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