"Disturbing Incidents: Strategies for Combating Sexual Misconduct and Violence in Education Systems and Youth Services"
Exhibition "Young People as Victims and Perpetrators of Sexual Offenses and Violence" Opens in Solingen
The interactive exhibition "Young People as Victims and Perpetrators of Sexual Offenses and Violence" is set to open in Solingen, Germany, from March 20th to April 10th at Haus der Jugend Mitte, Dorper Straße 10-16. The exhibition aims to inform about sexual violence among young people, raise awareness of sexual boundary violations, and show alternative courses of action and ways out.
The exhibition is presented by Youth Promotion Solingen in cooperation with the Solingen Sports Association, the City Service School, and the Family Office (Solingen Networks Child Protection). It offers interactive prevention stations for young people aged 14 and above, school staff, youth workers, sports club members, parents, and guardians.
Interested parties are invited to register for the exhibition. Registrations are still possible until January 17th. To register, individuals or groups should email [email protected] with their contact details and information about the group. After registration, a booking link will be provided for scheduling the date and time.
A mandatory accompanying training (two to three hours) must be attended by a chaperone before the visit. Contact for questions about the exhibition can be made to Patricia Bennertz or Silke Herker-Orthaus at phone numbers 0212 / 290 - 2757 or - 2647.
The visit for groups, such as schools, clubs, etc., is free of charge, but a booking is required for each group. The exhibition aims to foster understanding, responsibility, and prevention, addressing both the perspective of victims and perpetrators.
The organizers encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the risks, consequences, and prevention of sexual offenses and violence. For more information, please visit Solingen’s official municipal website or contact their youth or social services office directly.
- The exhibition "Young People as Victims and Perpetrators of Sexual Offenses and Violence" in Solingen, not only focuses on the risks and consequences of sexual offenses, but also delves into the realm of health-and-wellness, particularly sexual-health, offering insights and alternatives for both victims and perpetrators to promote a safer environment.
- To further emphasize the importance of sexual health and wellness, the organizers have designed interactive prevention stations for various groups such as school staff, youth workers, sports club members, parents, and guardians, encouraging active participation in the fight against sexual violence among young people.
