Countryside in Rastatt combats child and adolescent sexual abuse
In a significant move towards ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its young residents, Rastatt County in Baden-Württemberg has initiated the "Strong Alliances against Sexualized Violence" project. This ambitious initiative aims to create a robust network of support and prevention against sexualized violence, involving multiple institutions and organizations working together.
Led by Landrat Christian Dusch (CDU), Rastatt County has received 85,000 euros from state funds to establish a model location for child and youth protection. One of the key organizations involved in this project is Verein Feuervogel e.V., which has been active for about 30 years, focusing on children and youth protection.
The project's primary goal is to create safe spaces for children and young people in all municipalities across Rastatt County. This includes prevention and education, support services, and community engagement. The prevention and education aspect aims to educate the community about recognizing and preventing sexualized violence. Support services will provide comprehensive assistance to victims, including counseling and legal aid. Community engagement will encourage participation and raise awareness about the issue.
Maria Andrea, a counselor at Verein Feuervogel, has a personal connection to this cause. She was herself a victim of child sexual abuse and fled from home at the age of 15. Now, she works tirelessly to raise awareness and support victims of sexual violence.
The Child Protection Office of the Youth Welfare Office in Rastatt County supports this project. The project aims to recognize early warning signs in potential victims in the future. Experts estimate that, statistically, there is one to two affected children in every classroom.
The project also intends to further improve protection against sexually motivated crimes. Institutions like Verein Feuervogel e.V. are involved in various capacities, such as providing resources, participating in community events, and offering direct support to victims or collaborating with other organizations to ensure comprehensive care.
Rastatt County aims to do more for children and young people as part of this state project. The "Strong Alliances against Sexualized Violence" project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Social Affairs, with the Landeskoordinierungsstelle für Kinderschutz LKSF in Stuttgart overseeing the funding. The project will better network and combine existing offers, actors, structures, and networks in Rastatt County to provide a more effective response to the issue of sexualized violence against children and young people.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, contacting the project organizers or Verein Feuervogel e.V. directly would be advisable.
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- The project, "Strong Alliances against Sexualized Violence," in Rastatt County, also focuses on promoting mental-health and sexual-health services, ensuring holistic support for its young residents.
- To further support the "Strong Alliances against Sexualized Violence" project and its goals in health-and-wellness, Landrat Christian Dusch encourages engagement from all local institutions and citizens.
