This year's specialist information focuses on the central topic of violence prevention and (high) risk management. In light of the draft law Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig's statement on electronic monitoring of residence further increases the importance of effective strategies for protecting against violence.
A technical solution may be helpful in individual cases – but is it the answer to the question of how we create a system that takes those affected seriously, professionally assesses risks, and acts in a coordinated manner before it is too late? In our expert information, we critically analyze the draft legislation and also examine the "Spanish model," which is often cited in this context.
High-risk management is implemented differently in Germany due to the federal distribution of responsibilities, varying from state to state. Staff members from women's shelters in Schleswig-Holstein and Rhineland-Palatinate share their experiences from interdisciplinary case conferences in this specialist information.
Other articles in the specialist information deal with topics such as AI tools to support victims and professionals, research findings on warning signs of femicides, and the role of specialist counselling centers.
Using an example from Munich, this paper demonstrates how research findings are put into practice. It also examines what needs to change in family law proceedings and the role of working with perpetrators in the protection of victims of violence.
Quality recommendations
Current women's shelter statistics
