Pressemitteilungen,Öffentliche Anhörung des Familienausschusses zum Thema „Gewalthilfe“

Public Hearing of the Family Committee on the Subject of “Violence Assistance”

Berlin, January 21, 2025 – The Family Committee of the German Bundestag held a public hearing on the subject of “Violence Assistance” on January 21, 2025. The hearing served to gather expert opinions on the current situation and to discuss measures to combat violence.

Opening Statement

The hearing was opened by the Chair of the Family Committee, Dr. Franziska Giffey (SPD). She emphasized the importance of addressing violence effectively and pointed out that “violence is a serious problem in our society that can have devastating consequences for victims and their families.”

Expert Statements

The following experts presented their statements to the committee:

• Prof. Dr. Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg: She spoke about the prevalence and causes of violence, highlighting the role of social factors and discrimination.
• Dr. Michaela Englert, Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth: She presented the government’s current efforts to combat violence, including the National Action Plan against Violence against Women.
• Antje Arndt, Head of the Women’s Shelter Federation: She shared insights into the work of women’s shelters and called for more resources and support for victims.
• Markus Notter, Director of the German Institute for Youth Welfare: He spoke about the importance of prevention work and highlighted the need to reach out to young people at risk.
• Mehmet Daimagüler, Chairman of the Türkisch-Islamischen Union der Anstalt für Religion (DITIB): He addressed the issue of cultural and religious influences on violence and emphasized the role of faith communities in promoting non-violence.

Discussion

Following the expert statements, the committee members and the experts engaged in a lively discussion. The following key points emerged:

• The need for a comprehensive approach to combating violence that includes prevention, support for victims, and prosecution of perpetrators.
• The importance of addressing the root causes of violence, such as poverty, discrimination, and gender stereotypes.
• The need for more funding and resources for violence assistance services, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, migrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
• The role of education and awareness-raising campaigns in changing attitudes and behaviors that contribute to violence.
• The importance of collaborating with faith communities and other community organizations to promote non-violence and support victims.

Conclusion

The public hearing provided valuable insights into the issue of violence assistance and highlighted the need for continued efforts to combat violence effectively. The committee members thanked the experts for their contributions and expressed their commitment to working towards a violence-free society.

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