The event (from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) in the conference area at the Ludwigsburg District Office, Hindenburgstraße 40, is intended for all volunteers working in clubs and organizations that engage in children’s and youth programs. The symposium aims to strengthen child protection in clubs and organizations in a sustainable way. By providing knowledge on how to develop and implement protection policies, the event seeks to equip volunteers with the confidence to take appropriate action in child protection.
Those interested can register for free now on the Ludwigsburg District website: https://www.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de/Fachtag-KiSchu
Perpetrator Strategies
The symposium will focus on the topic of “Perpetrator Strategies.” Sexual violence does not happen by chance. Perpetrators act deliberately and use strategic approaches to gain the trust of children, adolescents, and those around them, gradually cross boundaries, and keep their actions secret. Understanding these strategies enables people to identify risks early on and better protect children and adolescents.
The symposium provides practical knowledge and builds the confidence of volunteers in taking action. “Protection plans and prevention measures are effective tools against sexual violence. They are particularly effective when everyone who works with children and adolescents has a solid understanding of perpetrators’ strategies,” explains Tamara Drittenpreis from the Coordination Office for Child Protection and Early Intervention at the Ludwigsburg District Office.
What the symposium offers
Drawing on the experiences of people who experienced sexual violence during their childhood, the symposium will address the following questions, among others: Who is affected by sexual violence? What conditions contribute to sexual violence against children and adolescents? What strategies do perpetrators use to violate boundaries and keep sexual violence a secret? What obstacles must perpetrators overcome to commit their acts? How do they circumvent the natural defense mechanisms of children and adolescents, as well as the protective measures of organizations? What consequences does this have for organizations and their safety policies?
In addition to expert insights from speakers Elke Karle and Uwe Fischer of Silberdistel e.V. in Ludwigsburg, the symposium offers an opportunity for discussion and networking. Information booths run by various specialized agencies invite attendees to learn about support and counseling services and to take away ideas for their own club work.
Further information on this topic is available at https://www.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de/KiSchu-im-Verein
