Father beats daughter with a walking stick - suspended punishment!

Father beats daughter with a walking stick - suspended punishment!

In a shattering incident on the stubble market in Vechta, there was a physical assault in August 2024, which now leads to legal consequences. The Vechta district court sentenced a 56-year-old father to a probation sentence of one year for dangerous bodily harm, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/niederricht/oldenburg_ostfriesland/ächt-mit-gehst-verpruegelt-vater-erhaelt-bewa-strafe-vechta-stoppelmarkt, process-144.html). However, this sentence is not yet final.

The background of the incident is as unattractive as the incident itself: The father was extremely dissatisfied with the short clothing of his 20-year-old daughter, who wanted to visit the stubble market. When the friendly words failed to fail, there was a violent argument. The 20-year-old's son, who was in the apartment, called for help after the sister did not want to "see" what he thought was right. The reason for the aggression was exposed to a sad facet of domestic violence that is widespread in Germany, such as nwzonline.

a shocking assault

The argument escalated when the father, in his upstream mood, took a walking stick at hand and hit his daughter. Injuries to upper arms, shoulders and wrists were the result. Even an older sister who protected herself against the victim was not spared and suffered minor injuries. In order to stop the whole, the two women shouted for the help of the father for great fear of the father. But when the officials arrived, the father had already disappeared from the apartment.

The accused is not unknown in the police database. He has not lived with his family since 2017 and has already received suspended sentences in the past, including theft. It is all the more tragic that he has now been sentenced to one year of probation. In addition, he has to pay 1,000 euros to the victim aid "Weißer Ring", which is one of the conditions of his judgment.

The entire social context

domestic violence is a serious topic in Germany, which often only happens in the darkness of your own four walls. Statistics show that in 2023 around 181,000 of the victims of domestic violence were women, such as Statista. Many of the deeds remain unobtrusive because the shame and allegations of guilt of those affected often prevent an advertisement. Violence against women is not only physical, but also has profound psychological effects on the victims.

The soul suffers, especially when the victim is attacked from his own family. Women often feel particularly vulnerable, especially in the dark. Support systems such as the help telephone "Violence against Women" on number 116 016 are ready to support those affected, even if the demand often exceeds the supply, as the statistics show.

The father's conviction shows that the rule of law fulfills its responsibility. But the case also reminds us that much more has to be done to protect those affected and to give them hearing. It remains to be hoped that such incidents will be a thing of the past in the future.