Berlin (TEH) – Federal Minister for Family Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD) sees the danger of an increase in domestic violence in the wake of the Corona crisis, especially in the cities.
“We get different feedback from the countries. There is obviously a city-country divide, »she said to the German press agency. The potential for conflict is not so high from rural regions, where there are more opportunities to go out and where people do not live so tightly. “We haven’t heard of additional case numbers there yet,” Giffey said. Already last week, however, she had received feedback from Berlin that the advertisements for domestic violence had increased by ten percent.
In order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, schools and daycare centers have been closed in most federal states for three weeks now. There are also far-reaching exit restrictions. Because of the situation, an increase in domestic violence is expected.
On the help phone “number against grief” there is an increase in calls by more than 20 percent, said the Minister “Zeit Online”. “Both more children and more parents are calling.” Part of the increase could also be due to the fact that they had massively promoted the number. Children and adolescents who are looking for help can contact the nationwide toll-free number 116 111. There is 0800 111 0550 for mothers, fathers or grandparents. The consultants see themselves as the «first point of contact» and, if necessary, arrange contact with other local help.
In order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, schools and daycare centers have been closed in most federal states for three weeks now. There are also far-reaching exit restrictions. Because of the situation, an increase in domestic violence is expected.
On the help phone “number against grief” there is an increase in calls by more than 20 percent, said the Minister “Zeit Online”. “Both more children and more parents are calling.” Part of the increase could also be due to the fact that they had massively promoted the number. Children and adolescents who are looking for help can contact the nationwide toll-free number 116 111. There is 0800 111 0550 for mothers, fathers or grandparents. The consultants see themselves as the «first point of contact» and, if necessary, arrange contact with other local help.
