Shocking increase in domestic violence: the police and ministry react!
Shocking increase in domestic violence: the police and ministry react!
Ludwigslust, Deutschland - Reporting on domestic violence achieves alarming proportions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Ministry of Equal Opportunities has announced today that 100,000 euros are provided for additional personnel positions in intervention centers against domestic violence and stalking in Schwerin and Rostock. This financial support aims to create targeted advice for children again. Michaela Kohnert, the head of the Schwerin intervention center, reports on a worrying increase in cases of domestic violence.
In 2024, 1,116 cases of domestic violence were processed in Schwerin. This is a clear increase, which is also reflected in the overall registered incidents in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: The number rose from 4,020 in 2020 to 5,005 in 2024. According to Nancy Schönenberg from the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), a further increase will also be expected for the current year. The people concerned are mostly women, with a special focus on the age group between 30 and 40 years.
domestic violence in everyday life
Domestic violence includes various forms of abuse, be it physical, sexual, psychological or economic attacks within the family or between partners. This definition is based on the Istanbul Convention, which is intended to achieve basic standards for the protection of victims. The international day to remedy violence against women, which is celebrated annually on November 25, draws attention to this problem, which is often only recorded in registered cases.One of the biggest problems is the high dark field, which often does not really reflect the actual expansion of violence. In 2023, around 181,000 of the 256,000 documented victims of domestic violence were women in Germany. In the case of partnership violence, 79 percent of all victims were female.
police and intervention centers in focus
The role of the police is crucial: after a police operation in the event of domestic violence, consultants from the intervention centers are usually consulted to ensure the support and stabilization of those affected. It shows that the emotional and temporal burden for police officers can increase, since the processing of these sensitive cases demands extensive resources.
Important measures for danger defense were regulated by the HG decree of April 2022, which enables, among other things, allocation and bans. These are intended to help increase the security of endangered people and to defuse acute situations.
Despite the challenges, the work of the intervention centers is essential: they contact those affected, offer help and ensure a contact point in crisis situations. With additional means of the ministry, the aim is to continue to expand the advisory services and to specifically align the needs of children.
In summary, it can be said that combating domestic violence in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is becoming more important than ever. The reports about increasing number of cases and the urgently needed resources show that there is still a lot to do to help victims of domestic violence. The company is required to educate both the possibilities of the advertisement and a safe retreat and find paths to illuminate the dark field of domestic violence.For further information, the help phone "Violence against Women" under number 116 016 is an important point of contact. In 2023, around 86,700 contact was recorded, which make it clear how great the need for support is.
Development in this topic remains an important social concern that shows concern and action.
Further details on the strategic initiatives can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry for Family as well as in the data overview against women on women on Statista and in the reporting of the Nordkurier .
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